Labour run Council to publicise details of drug tourists

'Drug tourists' who come to Brixton from outside the borough to buy their drugs could find their face splashed on a prominent poster in the town centre under an innovative new policy.

Labour Councillors have introduced this policy to deter drug crime and the drug reputation of Lambeth. The new 'Drug Deterrence Policy' means that anyone convicted of buying drugs in the area runs the risk of receiving a post-conviction ASBO and getting their name, photo and the nature of their offence widely publicised.

Leaflets and posters will be placed in prominent areas around the borough to deter the drugs market. Labour Cllr Mark Bennett, Cabinet Member for Safer Communities at Lambeth Council, said: "We want to send out an uncompromising message that drugs won't be tolerated in Lambeth. For too long Brixton has had a reputation as a place to buy drugs – this administration is saying loud and clear that it is not acceptable to buy or sell drugs in our borough. If we can change our reputation we can continue to drive this trade off our streets and make our streets safer."

Each case will be examined by a group of professionals to prevent the unfair scrutiny of vulnerable individuals. This policy is just one of a set of measures to tackle drug crime in the borough.



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