POLICE turned out in force to evict squatters from a building in Taunton High Street this afternoon (Wednesday, August 17).
Dozens of officers in several police vehicles arrived at the site outside Mendip House at around 3.30pm following reports of anti social behaviour and drug taking in the premises.
Police negotiated with one man inside the building, allowing him and a companion to collect their personal items before leaving an hours later.
A third man who had arrived during the police operation was not permitted to enter the building.
After all three left the scene, officers entered the building, which is owned by a Guernsey-based offshore company.
It is believed the premises will be boarded up today.
A number of people had been inside Mendip House after breaking in several days ago by smashing a window.
At least seven people were squatting down there at one stage, causing extensive damage.
There had been complaints by neighbours and business owners in the area of anti social behaviour and late night parties.
The three men evicted today headed off down High Street for Castle Green, passing through Goodland Gardens before stoppiong beside the River Tone.
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