Sovereign Twynham prides itself on working with local partners to build safer communities where people want to live. For the last few months Sovereign Twynham has been actively working with Dorset Police involving a house where residents have been accused of drug abuse. A recent success has seen Dorset Police Officers seize herbal cannabis ‘skunk’ with a potential street value of £23,000, also resulting in a custodial sentence for the person involved.
A Suspended Possession Order, which encourages the resident to amend their ways, has now been granted by the courts and served on a resident living on the Somerford estate, Christchurch. The resident was convicted and sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for drug dealing.
PC Leo Glendon of Dorset Police, noted, “We will not tolerate drug dealing in Christchurch and will pursue those concerned in its supply. We always take this type of crime very seriously, recognising that other crimes are being committed to pay for the drugs.”
Marion Franks, Managing Director of Sovereign Twynham, said, “Nobody wants to live in an area blighted by drugs and other anti-social behaviour. We take all forms of antisocial behaviour extremely seriously, especially when it involves drugs and will work in partnership with the Police and Courts, to help make our neighbourhoods pleasant areas to live.”
Sovereign Twynham hopes that this case will act as a stark warning to other residents. As part of this, they will proactively target all forms of anti-social behaviour including drug abuse, and respond appropriately.
Residents experiencing incidents of anti-social behaviour are encouraged to phone Sovereign Twynham on 01202 460460.
