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Partial closure orders obtained for five Wolverhampton properties in drugs operation (4 October 2016)

Date: 04/10/2016
Duncan Lewis, Crime Solicitors, Partial closure orders obtained for five Wolverhampton properties in drugs operation

The City of Wolverhampton Council supported by West Midlands Police and Midland Heart have obtained partial closure orders for five properties, after the launch of a major operation by police to disrupt the supply of drugs in Wolverhampton.

A series of early morning raids at a number of properties in the Whitmore Reans area of the city on Thursday, 14 July marked the start of Operation Eliminate – a long-term campaign designed to remove a “significant quantity” of illegal drugs from Wolverhampton’s streets.

Following the raids, a number of individuals were arrested on suspicion of a variety of drug offences, including possession of and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

The partial closure orders were granted by Walsall Magistrates’ Court – and the closures were carried out by representatives of the council's Anti-social Behaviour Team and Midland Heart – which owns the properties – with the support of the police.

The orders determine that 44, 65, 103, 106 and 112 Chester Street be closed to everyone except the tenant and named family members for the next three months. The orders also mean that Midland Heart can apply for possession of the properties, if required.

Any breach of the closure orders could lead to a prosecution and – on conviction – a prison sentence of up to three months or a fine.

Supt Keith Fraser from Wolverhampton Police said:

“This action by the council is part of our partnership approach to reduce the harm caused by drug dealing – it shows we are committed to longer term solutions for communities.

“It also sends a warning message to those involved in drug dealing.”

The City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Paul Sweet, added:

“Operation Eliminate and these subsequent closure orders are great examples of agencies working together to tackle a serious problem which was blighting the lives of law abiding residents.

“We want to make our communities safer and better places to live by addressing the root causes of crime and anti-social behaviour.

“These actions demonstrate how seriously the authorities take criminal activity and anti-social behaviour and sends out a very clear message – drug dealing on our estates will not be tolerated.”

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