AN abandoned house which was being used as a drug den by drug dealers and squatters has been closed by Northamptonshire Police under new legislation.
The property at 111 Midland Road, Wellingborough was closed for two days this week under new laws that came into force in October this year as part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
Magistrates
have backed a police application to close the house for a further three months.
Inspector
Paul Valentine from Northamptonshire Police said: “This building has really
fallen into disrepair and become a derelict drugs den and a centre for
anti-social behaviour.
“We’ve had
many complaints from people who live nearby about its condition, so I’m
delighted that we have been able to close it down.
“It is also
pleasing that Northamptonshire Police is at the forefront of using this new
legislation for the benefit of the whole community.”
Northampton
Police are only the second force in the country to use this new legislation
which makes it illegal for anyone but those authorised to enter the house.
Wellingborough
Borough Council are considering whether to use their compulsory purchase powers
on the property.
By Joe Shine
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