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Police and council officers have sent a clear message about the consequences of crime and anti-social behaviour by closing an problem property in Sutton.

Nottinghamshire Police and Ashfield Council have taken action after a string of incidents and complaints relating to the property in Warnadene Road.

Over the last 12 months, officers have received numerous reports about drug dealing and related criminality at the property.

Following numerous inspections of the property, ‘zombie knives’, class A and class B drugs, and drug paraphernalia were found.

Police and the council have shut down the property on Warnadene Road

Now a closure order has been granted at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court.

The order means the property will be closed up for the next three months, and also prohibits anyone from entering the property, including the occupiers.

Any breaches of the order would be a criminal offence punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment.

Inspector Jon Hewitt, Nottinghamshire Police’s Ashfield district commander, said: “This property had unfortunately become a magnet for violence and drug-related crime and disorder and we were very regularly being called by concerned local residents.

“It was frankly an intolerable situation that was having a huge negative impact on people living nearby.

“Working with our council colleagues we will continue to take such action in the future.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety and security of our residents, so when people persistently act in a way that upsets others or places them at risk we will not hesitate to take action.”

Sutton drugs factory closed by police

Coun Helen-Ann Smith, council cabinet member for community safety and crime reduction, said: “This case demonstrates the work of the council and police and work councillors are undertaking to improve the local area.”

Antonio Taylor, council community safety manager at the council, said: “This is a fantastic result for the local community who should not have to put up with this type behaviour.

"I am glad action has been taken to address the issues so that residents within the area do not continue to suffer over the festive period.”

In August, closure orders were also secured at two properties in Collins Avenue, Sutton, following similar reports of drug-related crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

Police send clear message as another Sutton 'problem property' is closed down