Wolverhampton house shut down for three months over drug use
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 16:31 · Archive
West Midlands Police has secured a three-month closure order on a Kent Road property in Ettingshall following reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.
West Midlands Police has secured a three-month closure order on a residential property on Kent Road in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, after it became associated with drug use and anti-social behaviour. The property was closed on Wednesday, 11 November. Local residents had raised concerns about the activity taking place at the address, prompting police to gather evidence for a court application.
Arrests have been made as part of the investigation. The closure order prohibits anyone from remaining in, returning to or entering the premises for three months, with exceptions only for emergency services, Wolverhampton Homes and the City of Wolverhampton Council. Anyone found breaching the order risks arrest, prison and a fine.
West Midlands Police has carried out reassurance patrols in the area. Sergeant Marc Buller from Ettingshall Police said the closure order aimed to 'end the drug use and anti-social behaviour, which have no place here'.
How it is being reported
- Nightmare Wolverhampton home closed down after becoming drug denThe property has been closed down following a court application by officersBirminghamLive · 14 Nov, 16:01
- Wolverhampton house shut down for three months after reports of drug use and disorderWest Midlands Police secured a closure order on the property in Kent Road, EttingshallExpress & Star · 14 Nov, 15:41
In this story: West Midlands Police · Wolverhampton · Ettingshall · Kent Road · Wolverhampton Homes · City of Wolverhampton Council
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