Woman Evicted After Drug Dealing and Nuisance Complaints in Rochester
Drug dealing and repeated anti-social behaviour from a flat in Rochester have finally been cracked down on. A woman has been evicted, and a strict closure order slapped on the property.
20 Complaints Spark Swift Police Action
Since January, kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Kent Police have logged 20 complaints about a flat on King Street. Reports included county lines drug dealing and loud, disruptive parties disturbing neighbours.
Kent Police’s Medway Community Safety Unit teamed up with Medway Council and the housing association. Together, they pushed for a closure order, which Medway Magistrates’ Court approved on 21 April. The order came into force immediately.
Zero Tolerance: No Entry for Three Months
The flat is now off-limits for the next three months. Anyone breaching the order risks arrest, fines, and even jail time.
Inspector Mat Burbeck, Kent Police: “Anti-social behaviour is an unacceptable nuisance. We will always use all our powers to protect communities.”
“The woman showed complete disregard for her neighbours and refused to change her ways.”
“This tough but fair action shows our excellent partnership with Medway Council and the housing association. Nuisance behaviour won’t go unchallenged.”
Medway Council Backs Police Crackdown
Cllr Adrian Gulvin, Medway Council: “I’m pleased that action has been taken to tackle this persistent anti-social behaviour.”
“The occupant ignored several warnings, leaving us no choice but to act.”
“This decision sends a clear message: anti-social behaviour won’t be tolerated in Medway. We’ll continue working closely with partners to stop it.”
