Gwent Police have arranged for this disused phone box in Victoria Crescent, Newport, to be removed following complaints of anti-social behaviour. Picture: Gwent Police
A DISUSED phone box in Victoria Crescent, Newport, will be removed by BT because of reports it was being frequented by drug users and dealers.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police today (July 19) said in a statement there had been complaints regarding anti-social behaviour.
It's understood the complaints included low-level drug use and supply in the vicinity of the former phone box.
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Following these complaints, the police spokeswoman said the force had contacted BT Open Reach to facilitate its removal.
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