Scarborough – Police drugs raid on property in Longwestgate

The county’s police force broke down the door of 97 Longwestgate in Scarborough on Friday 6 March 2026.

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Following that raid, North Yorkshire Police applied to York Magistrates’ Court for a full closure order, which was granted on Wednesday, March 11 for a period of three months.

A partial closure order had recently been enforced at the address – which allows the occupier to remain but stops anyone else from entering without lawful reason.

A force spokesperson said: “The court found that a person had engaged in, or was likely to engage in, disorderly, offensive and criminal behaviour at the premises, that its use had caused serious nuisance to members of the public, and that there had been disorder near the address associated with its use.

“The order prohibits anyone from entering or remaining at 97 Longwestgate at any time, other than those with a reasonable and lawful reason to attend, such as utility providers, the landlord and their agents, or emergency services.

“It will remain in force until June 11.

“As the investigation began, members of the community safety team launched a multi-agency operation to speak to residents, offer reassurance and gather further information about problems in the area.”