Newcastle Homes Shut Down After Drug Activity Orders Served

Newcastle properties faced closure for drug activity. Authorities secured closure orders quickly, involving Newcastle City Council working with police. Three properties used for drug activity shut down, after police found cash, weapons, and drugs in two Westgate flats during a raid, following information from council staff. A house in Fenham had a shatter lab inside, used to make potent cannabis.

The lab used butane gas, pressure cookers, and vacuum ovens to produce this cannabis. The Safe Living team took these cases to court, requesting closure orders to prevent people from returning. Magistrates agreed, shutting the places, and the properties will be secured for three months while eviction processes happen.

The council stated they won’t tolerate crime, believing everyone deserves to feel safe at home. They will tackle problems with Northumbria Police, now with a better understanding of estate life. They urge people to report illegal activity via email or phone for swift action.

Police also want people to report concerns, aiming to prevent crime together and bring criminals to justice. People should share information with them. The Safe Living team handles problems for council tenants, reachable at 0191 278 7878 or safeliving@newcastle.gov.uk.

To report crime, use social media, live chat, or the report pages on the police website. Call 101 if online contact fails. Always dial 999 in real emergencies when a crime happens.