A house has been sealed off by police after neighbours were tormented by drug dealing and other anti-social behaviour.

The property in Constitution Hill, Snodland, can not be entered for three months after a court issued a closure order.

Kent Police applied for the order at Maidstone Magistrates’ Court after neighbours complained of drug use and constant noise at the home, as well as dealing of Class A drugs and begging outside a local shop.

Insp Jon Turtle, of the Tonbridge and Malling Community Safety Unit, said: "Residents who live in the road, including families with young children have endured persistent anti-social behaviour, often involving groups of people visiting the property, at all hours.

"Ultimately, these types of issues can make people's lives a misery.

"PC Becky Ballard has worked tirelessly to gather a case for this order and I hope her actions will help to reassure the community that we will respond to complaints with appropriate action.

Officers have ensured the privately-owned property was vacated by its residents and secured it against any unauthorised entry.

"We will continue to actively pursue orders on other properties if they are associated with ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour...

A sign has been placed on the door with a warning that it is an offence to enter.

The closure order will last three months until September 19.

Insp Turtle added: "We are grateful for the support shown by both residents and our partner agencies and we will continue to actively pursue orders on other properties if they are associated with ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour or drug activity."

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