Police have been patrolling Swindon town centre and properties that were closed due to “drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.”

Officers have been conducting anti-social behaviour patrols targeting the centre of town.

They have also carried out checks at addresses where closure orders were granted during early September in the Toothill area of West Swindon.

These closure orders, which restrict who can enter the properties, were granted following an operation targeting drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

During a visit to the area, PC Narraway spoke with nearby residents about the closure orders.

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Police on patrol in SwindonPolice on patrol in Swindon (Image: Wiltshire Police) Police say the measures have had a “positive impact” by reducing criminality and helping protect vulnerable people.

PC Narraway said: “These orders and patrols would not be possible without your intelligence and continued communication with us - we are listening, and we are continuing to target criminality in your area.

“If you are concerned about drug dealing, or any rising crime in your community please get in contact with us, don’t suffer in silence, speak up.”

Anyone with information about drug dealing or other crimes has been advised to call 101, or 999 in an emergency.

Offences can also be reported through the Wiltshire Police website, or directly to officers on patrol.

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