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Suspected Blackburn drugs dens closed
9:14am Saturday 12th April 2008
By Emma Cruces »
POLICE have closed two suspected drugs dens.
On Friday afternoon Blackburn magistrates granted Closure Orders on two houses in East Street, Bank Top, Blackburn, for a period of three months.
It was the first time officers have simultaneously closed two properties in Eastern Division and only the second time in the whole of Lancashire.
The closure order was granted after the local Neighbourhood Policing Team gathered evidence of Class A drug use at the properties.
Continuous complaints from local residents about suspicious behaviour and serious nuisance and disorder along with Class A drug use in the area prompted police to take action.
On Wednesday, April 2, officers carried out two drugs warrants at the addresses, seizing Class A drug paraphernalia such as syringes, foil, a homemade saw and homemade bongs.
Speaking after the order was granted, PC Chris Hammill said: "The order reflects the determination of the police, the court and the local authority to stamp out drug-related crime in East Lancashire.
"We are extremely grateful to the local community for providing us with information to help us to close these two properties and I hope people are reassured that we have listened to their concerns and acted on the complaints they have made.
"Over the last few months, we have received numerous complaints through PACT meetings and other forums which have been vital in gathering intelligence to close the properties.
"I hope that thection helps to improve the quality of life for residents as well as demonstrating the determination of the police to use all available legislation to take firm action."
The order means that the premises will be closed for three months, during which time it will be an offence under Section 4 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act to remain in or enter the premises. A person who commits an offence under Section 3 of this act is liable to up to six months' imprisonment or a fine of up to £5,000 or both.
Anyone with any information about drug dealing or activity is urged to contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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jcb, says...
1:51pm Sat 12 Apr 08
simplysimon, burnley says...
2:43pm Sat 12 Apr 08
Some very unpleasant People don't use drugs or live in crack houses. Horrible things go on in decent well-heeled neighbourhoods behind closed doors.
Has the community ever thought about helping these People? or are the residents just content with neighbourhood snitching initiatives.
You assume too much to qualify as intelligent jcb.
Try helping your neighbours if you are concerned about having a decent neighbourhood. There's nothing noble about being a secret 'snitcher'.
Our Communities are becoming more Saddam-style every day.
Mr Plod., burnley says...
3:17pm Sat 12 Apr 08
The Police is little more than a Publicity Machine.
That's why the Media are the first to be allowed in with a camera.
It's just Good for Police Publicity.
That is what the taxpayer expects- Good Publicity.
top cat, burnley says...
3:26pm Sat 12 Apr 08
officer dibble, Blackpool says...
4:59pm Sat 12 Apr 08
dad, blackburn says...
5:46pm Sat 12 Apr 08
D to play.there should be no messing around,arrest them,with stricter sentences each time they are arrested.is it going to take childrens lives to sort the problem?a baying mob?
mum and grandma, griffin says...
6:07pm Sat 12 Apr 08
simplysimon, burnley says...
11:31am Sun 13 Apr 08
Bank Basra is a hell-hole. DEPRIVED of funding.
Twin valley and other housing agencies are dumping teenage mums with liitle or no support.
More needs to be done to PROTECT. The Police are crap at detection. Most of them don't have an investigative gene between them.
Focus MORE ON PROTECTION. Less on detection.
Chunkie, Griffin says...
3:59pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Any Justice, Out there says...
9:26pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Mouthy B/B, Blackburn says...
10:24pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Build another super-market!
brian, blackburn says...
11:12pm Sun 13 Apr 08
ononsg, says...
8:12am Mon 14 Apr 08
brian wrote:Too cosy in the Cop Shop drinking tea and playing cards.
i reported 2 cars that park on the community centre car park on fishmore,a merc and a bm, they park up just before schools kick out and lots of school teens go to the cars, after i reported it i went on that car park every day for five days, not one police car came, marked or unmarked,and there is a drink/drugs house near me used every friday night, and no one as been there either, the police are arseholes,
Oh yes and sitting in the back of the speed trap van catching REAL Criminals to worry about a couple of nonce`s handing out drugs like Candy.
soap opara, coronation st says...
8:33am Tue 15 Apr 08
Lil old me, accrington says...
9:29am Tue 15 Apr 08
margaret thatcher, blackburn says...
4:24pm Tue 15 Apr 08
Me, Here says...
4:46pm Tue 15 Apr 08
ononsg wrote:You'd know, would you? You don't have a clue. As for the speed van, nothing to do with the cops. Fool!!
brian wrote: i reported 2 cars that park on the community centre car park on fishmore,a merc and a bm, they park up just before schools kick out and lots of school teens go to the cars, after i reported it i went on that car park every day for five days, not one police car came, marked or unmarked,and there is a drink/drugs house near me used every friday night, and no one as been there either, the police are arseholes,Too cosy in the Cop Shop drinking tea and playing cards. Oh yes and sitting in the back of the speed trap van catching REAL Criminals to worry about a couple of nonce`s handing out drugs like Candy.
Chunkie, Griffin says...
12:18am Thu 17 Apr 08
WHO WAS THE IDIOT THAT DECIDED TO THANK THE LOCAL RESIDENTS FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION ON DRUG DEALERS
Local residents bravely gave evidence in open court and deserve EVERYONE'S thanks.
carol, blackburn says...
2:44pm Sat 17 May 08
Well done to pc chris hammill who works hard for the benefit of all the community.
These people are not welcome in our community and hope this sends a clear picture to all you landlords out there vet your tenants properly.
banktopres, b/burn says...
6:36pm Thu 29 May 08
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simplysimon, burnley says...
10:55am Sat 12 Apr 08
This just gives the neighbourhood spies and the police the 'appearance' that they are winning another phoney war.
Before anyone pats themselves on the back they should remember that Heroin production in Afghanistan has doubled since the Troops landed. 95% is coming into this country and the Police can't even keep it out of their own prisons.
Taking over Peoples homes and putting them out onto the streets is solving nothing.
Anyone who thinks they are acheiving anything is living in cloud-cuckoo land.