There are a few telltale signs that someone is selling drugs out of their home. If you have a sneaky suspicion that your neighbor is up to no good, then let Instant Checkmate help! We've gathered seven signs that your neighbor may be a drug dealer, so check them out and see if any of them sound familiar! Or read the original article here: https://www.instantcheckmate.com/crimewire/neighbor-a-drug-dealer/

1. IS MY NEIGHBOR A DRUG DEALER?
7 Major Warning Signs.

2. They don’t seem to have a 9-5 job, but there’s a new
Cadillac parked in the driveway …
You never see them at the block party.

3. You aren’t sure why, but you get anxious when
you cross paths —

4. You aren’t sure why, but you get anxious when
you cross paths — and you’re ge3ng sick of it.

5. If you have a sneaky suspicion that your neighbor
is dealing drugs, you might be right.

6. Here are a few signs that can tell you if you’re
right to be wary of your neighbors.

7. 1. CONSTANT FOOT TRAFFIC
Throughout the day and night, your neighbor has a range
of visitors that stay for a few minutes, then leave.
If the “friends” seem to be looking over their shoulders,
that may mean that something shady is going on.

8. 2.WEIRD
SMELLS
Any large amount
of drugs will have
a dis<nct smell.

9. If you smell chemicals
or fer<lizer coming
from their house,
they probably aren’t
conducUng science
projects.
2.WEIRD
SMELLS

10. Just because they’ve been busted in the past doesn’t
mean they stopped selling drugs.
If you think your neighbor has a history of criminal
behavior, perform a background check.
3. THEIR BACKGROUND CHECK
REVEALS A DRUG HISTORY

11. A BACKGROUND CHECK CAN REVEAL
• Criminal Convic<ons: From felonies to minor crimes,
like traffic Uckets.
• Known Aliases: If they’ve been caught by the cops in
the past, they might be operaUng under a fake name.
• Address History: Do they move from house to house
every few months?

12. A BACKGROUND CHECK CAN REVEAL
• Warrants: Find out if they have any open warrants —
and if you should be worried.
• Known Associates: Are they involved with someone
who has a seedy past?

13. 4. THEY COME AND GO AT
STRANGE TIMES

14. You don’t see them for weeks at a Ume, then suddenly
they’re going in and out of the house 20 <mes a day.

15. If their schedule doesn’t make sense, it might be because
drug dealers have poor <me management skills.

16. If the curtains are always pulled shut, even on a
hot day, they might be hiding something shady
going on inside the house.
5. ALL THE WINDOWS ARE
BLOCKED OFF

17. 2. ELABORATE
SECURITY
SYSTEM
Any large amount
of drugs will have
a dis<nct smell.

18. Do they seem
extra paranoid?
They might be
worried about
enemies stealing
their stash or their
cash.

19. 7. THE LIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON

20. Even with blackout curtains, you can see that
the lights are always on inside.

21. Their living room might be a marijuana grow room, and
those plants need lots of light to survive.

22. HOW TO
REPORT A
DRUG
DEALER

23. You’ve noUced
all the signs and
you’ve run a
background
check on your
neighbor.

24. Collect the
info that led to
your suspicions,
and call your
local police
department.

25. Whatever you
do, do NOT
confront your
neighbor.

26. IS YOUR NEIGHBOR
A DRUG DEALER?
Use Instant Checkmate to
check your suspicions
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