Seven households associated with crime and anti-social behaviour received early morning wake-up calls from North Tyneside Council and Northumbria Police.
After cannabis farms were found in six properties in the North Shields and Howdon areas, tenants were told they risk losing their homes.
The resident of the seventh house was given a similar warning because of the behaviour of her children, following an investigation by the team.
It’s part of Operation Respect, a joint initiative between the local authority’s Community and Public Spaces Protection team and North Tyneside Area Command to tackle such issues.
Taking place at 7am yesterday (June 20), the initiative saw people receiving last chance warnings or told eviction proceedings had begun on their homes.
Speaking about the action, Richard Mitchell, Community and Public Spaces Protection Manager, said: “North Tyneside is a great place to live, work and visit and it remains one of the safest places to live in the country.
“Fortunately, crime and anti-social behaviour is not widespread in the borough, however where it does occur it can have a big impact on people’s lives, which is why initiatives like Operation Respect are so important.
“Drugs can ruin families and communities and we have a duty to work with the police and take enforcement action. Given the severity of the offences and clear tenancy breaches, action against those involved in this morning’s operation may include being evicted from their properties.
“We hope this morning’s visits reassure residents that such issues are taken seriously and we will not tolerate crime and anti-social behaviour in North Tyneside.”
The police are currently continuing their investigations into the crimes associated with each household.
North Shields Neighbourhood Sergeant, Guy Morgan, added: "Northumbria Police is committed to addressing the issues that are affecting our neighbourhoods, be it crime or anti-social behaviour related.
"Behaviour of this description is not acceptable and will not be tolerated. We will continue to work together with partners in North Tyneside Council to take enforcement action against anyone whose behaviour is having a detrimental effect on the community.
"I ask anyone who does have any concerns or issues with anti-social behaviour or crime in their area to report this to us by calling 101."
As well as speaking to perpetrators, the police and council officers delivered letters to neighbouring residents advising them of the joint action and encouraging them to report any crime or anti-social behaviour they witness.
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