Property linked to drugs closed for three months

A closure order has been secured against a property due to its ongoing links with Anti-Social Behaviour and drug use and supply.

The three-month closure order was obtained against the property in Bay Gardens, Eastville, from Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 1 September.

Avon and Somerset Police’s Anti-Social Behaviour Team, the Eastville Neighbourhood Team and Bristol City Council, the owner of the property, secured the order by demonstrating how its association with criminality has caused significant tenson to neighbours.

The property has caused concern to residents for months and officers have regularly attended the area upon receiving reports of incidents involving ASB, drug use and supply, as well as its links to stolen goods and other offences.

High-visibility patrols have regularly been carried out in the area, and officers have also developed intelligence and gathered evidence in order to secure the order from the courts.

Neighbourhood Inspector Richard Jones said: “We welcome the court’s decision to grant a three-month closure order against this property, which has been an ongoing concern in the community due to its association with drug use, supply and other offences.

“This application demonstrates our ongoing commitment and determination to tackle anti-social behaviour, while acting on information supplied by our residents and our partners, and we will take robust action against those who bring misery to our communities.”

Councillor Barry Parsons, Chair of the Homes and Housing Committee, said: “The court’s decision to enforce this closure order marks an important step in addressing the anti-social behaviour and criminal activity linked to the property and offers a welcome reprieve to residents who have been significantly impacted.

“Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their local community, and we remain committed to working with Avon and Somerset Police to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour and criminal activity wherever it occurs.”

The closure order was obtained under Section 80 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act and the order is now in place for three months, which could be extended. Anybody who attempts to enter the property will be committing a criminal offence.