A flat in Gosport, associated with numerous reports of drug use, violence, and disorder, has been issued a Full Closure Order.
Residents of Blake Court on South Street have endured anti-social behavior, including human waste in corridors and stairwells, along with drug-related debris.
Despite repeated interventions at the property to address ongoing violations of a Partial Closure Order, the situation led to the enforcement of a Full Closure Order, which was approved by Magistrates for a three-month period last Wednesday.
Inspector Sam Warne said: “Police teams in Gosport have carried out regular enforcement at this address to seize drugs and arrest suspects for drug use and supply. This is in addition to addressing the concerns of local residents around the repeated anti-social behaviour and disorder perpetrated by the individuals involved.
“This is one further step forward to restoring peace and normality to the lives of residents at this block, and ensuring the people causing misery cannot return to the address.
“As the Inspector for Gosport, I have continually promised to listen to the community and respond robustly to the people and places causing the most harm in our communities. Our efforts to stamp out drug-related harm, violence and anti-social behaviour in Gosport will not stop. Those responsible are simply not welcome – not in our town.”
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