In The United Kingdom
Main article: Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 See also: Misuse of Drugs Act 1971Strong legislation in England and Wales provides a mechanism for police and local authorities to close crack houses which have been associated with disorder or serious nuisance. Often, these crack houses have been found in social housing, which has been taken over by drug dealers and users.
Laws such as the crack house closure order were designed to disrupt Class A drug dealing and anecdotal evidence suggests that it mainly affects socially housed tenants. The effect is that once an order is made, the premises are boarded up, and no one may enter the premises, initially for a period of three months, but this can be extended to six months on the application of the police.
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