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Mayor's Crusade to Kick Out Crooks Continues

Published January 31, 2020 By

A TOWN-wide drive to rid Middlesbrough of drug dealers, crooks and nightmare neighbours is gathering momentum.

The crackdown is one of Mayor Andy Preston's flagship policies, aimed at taking back Boro's streets for law-abiding residents.

Street Wardens and Neighbourhood Safety Officers have been mounting high-profile patrols in trouble-hit areas, working with partners at Thirteen Housing and Cleveland Police to address residents' concerns and stamp out problems.

Hand-delivered letters from the Mayor offer reassurance to the local community, while urging residents to provide information on the problems they're experiencing.

In the latest phase of activity, teams were out and about in Pallister Park in response to reports of suspected drug dealing, gang nuisance, fire setting and fly-tipping.

The teams - backed by CCTV surveillance and enforcement vehicles - will continue to mount daily operations across the town over the coming weeks.

Mayor Preston said: "There's no place in our communities for criminals, drug dealers and yobs, and we're coming after them.

"I want hard-working, law-abiding people to know we're on their side and that with their help - and the backing of the police - we will stamp these problems out.

"The message is crystal clear - if you continue to commit crime, you're going to prison."

To report nuisance and anti-social behaviour, contact the Neighbourhood Safety Officer on 01642 728327/728775 or Wardens on 01642 228500.

To report a crime or criminal activity, call Cleveland Police on 101 or in an emergency 999.

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