A NORTHOLT property being used for drug trafficking was one of three crack houses closed by Ealing Homes' antisocial behaviour teams (ASB) in the past two weeks.

The flat in Stable Close, Northolt, was closed on Friday, December 16, after an order was granted in court.

Several items were taken from the premises including an air pistol, cling films, notebooks containing drugs related song lyrics and foil paper. The items showed positive traces of heroin, cocaine and cannabis.

The work of the housing organisation's two teams in conjunction with police and residents has seen eight crack houses closed this year, with three occurring since November 25.

Residents had contacted police and council over a period of time with detailed accounts of their experiences, observations and complaints in relation to antisocial beghaviour and suspected drug use in the property.

Ealing Homes managing director Su Gomer said combating antisocial behaviour was a high priority at Ealing Homes and the teams' work would significantly improve life for residents whose daily lives were affected by the actions and presence of drug users and sellers.

She said: "Every crack house we close means a safer community for our residents and new opportunities for the law-abiding tenants who replace those evicted.

"It also sends the message to those involved in such behaviour that we will not tolerate it. We are dedicated to continue working in partnership with police and residents to reduce this problem."

On Wednesday, December 7, a closure order was granted to police following a raid at a flat in Willowbrook Rd on November 23. Two days later Ealing Homes ASB and police raided a flat in Stanfield House.

Three people were arrested at the time of the raid and were bailed pending further enquiries until late December.

The latest successes follow the closure of a crack den in South Acton Estate on November 7.