A PARTIAL closure order has been granted against a property in Kingsteignton after complaints about drug dealing.

It is now an offence for anyone to enter the Homers Crescent address for a three-month period, expect for those that reside there.

On Monday, April 28. Newton Abbot’s Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at the property, locating a quantity of class B drugs and other paraphernalia.

Enquiries into the suspected drug offences are ongoing, police say.

On Wednesday, April 30, a Partial Closure Order was obtained from Newton Abbot Magistrates Court and served to the property.

Police had received reports of suspected drug dealing and drug taking happening across all hours of the day at the address.

Concerns for the occupant’s wellbeing, as well as instances of anti-social behaviour were also reported.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘The objective of Closure Orders is to prevent anti-social behaviour and crime from occurring at this location.

‘Appropriate safeguarding referrals have been made to provide supportive intervention provided to ensure future safeguarding and crime prevention.

‘You can report directly on the Devon & Cornwall Police website. If a crime is taking place, call 999.

‘If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the Criminal Justice System.’