A property has been served a full closure granted by the court following evidence submitted by police demonstrating anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity at the site.
According to New Forest Police, on Thursday, October 22, officers served a full closure order on a flat in Fraser Court, a property on Marryat Road in New Milton.
The force confirmed known criminals were attending the property at all hours of the day and night, with a significant amount of disruption caused by those visitors to innocent members of the community.
Southampton Magistrates' Court was presented with the evidence gathered by police, demonstrating the level of anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity at the property.
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A three-month full closure order was then granted, following the application.
Police confirmed, during the period the closure order is in place, it will be an offence for anyone other than those authorised on the court order to enter or remain in the property.
PC Dan Tuckey, of New Milton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "We hope that this closure order demonstrates to the people of New Milton, and the wider New Forest area, how seriously we take reports of repeated anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity, which we know makes the lives of local residents a misery.
"This closure order is a step forward for the local community, as it ensures that the people persistently involved in this type of activity cannot return to the address.
"If they do they will be liable for arrest and prosecution, which could result in up to six months in jail, a fine, or both.
"We know from speaking extensively with local residents that the activity associated with this address has had a significant impact on them, and I sincerely hope that this will now start to improve."
The closure was a collaborative effort between the Neighbourhood Policing Team and partners, including New Forest District Council.
New Forest District Council ASB and neighbourhood manager Chris Pike said: "We welcome the court's decision and will continue working closely with the Police and other partners to monitor the situation, support affected residents, and take robust enforcement action where necessary."
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