Moss Bank

Drug dealing and anti-social behaviour linked to dealing and drug use

Over the past few months officers have been conducting letter drops, street surveys and community drop-ins to gain a better understanding of the issues in the area and develop intelligence. In response the issues raised a number of drugs warrants have been executed, arrests made and positive news stories released.

Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour and vulnerability linked to drug supply and use

Local policing officers have been working in partnership with the local council and housing providers to address issues raised by residents. They conducted community surveys in the area and collated valuable evidence towards a closure order for a problematic address. Joint visits have been conducted and enforcement ongoing via the housing provider.

Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour in the area

Local policing officers have been working in partnership with housing providers and council safer communities’ team to combat issues raised by residents. In response to concerns raised a female has been given a community protection warning notice and evidence for a further problematic address has been gathered for a closure notice.

Drug dealing and associated anti-social behaviour specifically in the Tarn Grove and Ullswater Avenue area are a priority

Police officers in the Moss Bank area have been actively responding to concerns about drug dealing and associated anti‑social behaviour around Tarn Grove and Ullswater Avenue.
Following the development of key information and intelligence, officers executed a warrant at a problematic address. A male and a female were arrested on suspicion of drug offences and have since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
The neighbourhood team is now gathering further evidence to support a potential closure notice for the address and is working closely with partner agencies to deter and disrupt this illegal activity. Officers will continue to prioritise this issue and encourage residents to report any suspicious behaviour to help keep the community safe.

Anti-social behaviour Dalehead Place and Wythburn Crescent are a current priority for this area