Property closed over drug dealing concerns

Anyone who breaches the closure order could face imprisonment of up to three months, police warned

A property has been temporarily closed over concerns of drug use and dealing, police said.

Cambridgeshire Police served a full closure order on 77 Wharf Road, Woodston, Peterborough, on Thursday following an application to Huntingdon Magistrates' Court by its Neighbourhood Policing Team.

The order, which lasts until 11 December, states the property is closed to everyone, including the legal tenant, except for emergency services, Cross Keys Housing Association and their agents.

Anyone who breaches the order could face imprisonment of up to three months, a fine or both, Cambridgeshire Police warned.

PC Steph Williams, from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Over the past year we have been working to address the concerns raised by the community about drug dealing and its associated criminality at the address.

"Throughout the duration of the order, we will continue to monitor the situation and deal with any breaches.

"I hope this work shows residents we are listening to their concerns and will continue to take action against those causing the issues."