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Seeing drug dealers in your neighborhood can be scary, but you can get rid of them by watching for suspicious activity, like excessive loitering around a certain house or odd smells, and reporting it to the police as soon as possible. Never try to apprehend a drug dealer by yourself, or you might get hurt. Instead, find a safe place and contact the police. In addition to increasing police activity, work with local businesses and places of worship to clean up the neighborhood, and establish youth centers to keep young people from getting involved with drugs. Consider asking officials if abandoned lots can be turned into parks or playgrounds, which will help drive out dealers. If your area needs extra surveillance, ask your local police and community members to establish a Neighborhood Watch that can patrol the streets. For more tips, like how to repair municipal problems that attract drug dealers, read on.