CLOSURE orders have been granted on two properties in Kingsteignton following reports of ongoing nuisance behaviour.

Suspected drug dealing, anti-social behaviour, violence and general disorder were reported both inside and outside the properties and were causing concern to neighbours.

The neighbourhood policing team in Kingsteignton worked with partners to obtain the orders which were granted last week at Newton Abbot Magistrates Court on both properties in Mandarin Way.

Closure orders aim to prevent anti-social behaviour and crime from taking place within and around specific addresses.

One property was served with a partial closure order, allowing only named residents to enter the property. The other address received a full closure order, preventing anyone from entering the property.

Both orders will remain in place for three months.

Tenants affected have been sent to partner agencies while the order is in place and ‘supportive intervention provided to ensure future safeguarding and crime prevention’.

Police Inspector James Johnson from Devon and Cornwall Police, said: ‘Granting closure orders is not a decision that is taken lightly.

‘The first thing we do is engage with residents to stop criminal behaviour from happening in the first place.

‘If this isn’t successful, we have to look at other options to tackle the issue, such as closure orders.

‘We know this isn’t a long-term solution, but it’s an effective step in the right direction.

‘To prevent disorder from reoccurring, our officers and partner agencies will continue to engage with the tenants to address the long-term issues surrounding the properties.

‘Thank you to everyone who came forward to report information to us.

‘We would also like to reassure local residents who may be experiencing similar problems, that any behaviour which causes alarm, distress or has a detrimental impact on the safety of our community will not be tolerated.

‘We are taking action against people who are causing harm within our community.’

The police worked with local partners including Teignbridge Council, Environmental Health, Teign Housing, Social Services, RSPCA and educational services.