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Thames Valley Police Secure North Oxford Closure Order After Drug Seizures

The three-month court orders target addresses tied to persistent anti-social behaviour, with breaches punishable as criminal offences.

Overview

  • Officers obtained the north Oxford closure order on January 19, prohibiting entry to the address for three months.
  • The action followed east Oxford enforcement last week that seized drugs worth several thousands of pounds and resulted in four arrests.
  • Police then found a woman twice breaching court bail conditions, who was convicted and given a 20-week prison sentence.
  • York Magistrates’ Court granted a three-month closure on January 16 for a Maria’s Court property in Scarborough.
  • Southampton Magistrates’ Court approved a three-month closure on January 15 for a Station Road address in Woolston, with breaches carrying up to 51 weeks in prison or a fine.