Help police close down drug dens

PEOPLE in Yeovil and South Somerset are being encouraged to act as the “eyes and ears” of the police in the ongoing battle against drugs.

It comes after the police gained court permission last week to close down a drugs den in Crewkerne following persistent complaints from neighbours about drug dealing, loud music and other anti-social behaviour.

A closure notice was served on the flat after people told South Somerset Magistrates last week that they were left feeling terrified by activities going on at the property.

The court was told that drug-users were often visiting the flat at all hours of the day and night – sometimes as many as 30 a day.

Magistrates ordered the property to be boarded up and for at least three months and that it would be an offence for anyone to enter the flat.

Sgt Richard Barnett, of Crewkerne police, said: “Anyone who is affected by a property used for drugs or anti-social behaviour should contact their housing provider or landlord and police and work together with us to eradicate the problem.

“We will pro-actively target people involved in this behaviour to improve the quality of life for the wider community. People can call the police on 101 and ask for help.”

Sgt Barnett added: “People should record times and dates of incidents and car registration numbers that can be used for the compiling of evidence.”

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