A drugs den linked to county lines dealing, where dealers pushed contraband from the garden, has been shut down by police.

But two suspects at the Margate property, where wraps of Class A drugs, a blade and suspicious phones were seized, have been released under investigation.

Suspects released under investigation take longer to bring before the courts, as they are subject to less scrutiny than cases involving bail.

Officers this month secured a closure order on the rented home in Invicta Road, at Margate Magistrates' Court, so only the landlord can enter for three months.

It comes after multiple reports of anti-social behaviour, including drug dealing over the garden fence, loud motorbike noise, littering and criminal damage to neighbouring properties.

"Different people were coming and going from the property day and night," said Inspector Paul Robson from the Thanet Community Safety Unit.

"This premises had been the epicentre of drug-related anti-social behaviour, with reports of drug dealers working from the back garden to peddle drugs over the fence.

"It was having a detrimental effect on the neighbouring properties in the area whose residents shouldn’t have to live in fear or anxiety about the illegal activity taking place.

"We are committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and if anyone finds themselves facing a similar situation, we urge them to contact Kent Police, as the information provided could assist officers in taking action to stop drug dealers coming into the area."

Two men from London aged 18 and 19 were arrested in connection with county lines drug dealing in March, then released under investigation.

The closure order, made under Section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour and Policing Act, was served on May 6.

Anyone found inside the property during the banning order, apart from the landlord, can be arrested.

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