A property on the Woolwich Dockyard Estate has been ordered to close after reoccurring incidents of anti-social and criminal behaviour, following a joint operation by the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the Metropolitan Police.
Following regular patrols of the estate, council officers identified drug dealing and other anti-social behaviour near the property on Marine Drive SE18.
The police have previously issued several warrants for the property where drugs and weapons have been seized. The council had issued warnings and interviewed the residents at the property on numerous occasions however the criminal behaviour continued. There was also evidence from other residents on the estate about the detrimental effect the activities in and around the property were having on them and the wider community.
All information gathered by the council and police was presented at Bexley Magistrates Court on 25 September 2024 where the order was made for the closure of the property.
This closure is a fantastic example of collaborative work between the council and police to ensure everyone in Greenwich feels safer from anti-social behaviour and crime and feels safe and secure in their homes.
To report any anti-social behaviour, visit royalgreenwich.gov.uk/report-anti-social-behaviour