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Sniffing cocaine from house keys wrecks locks and costs users thousands, expert warns

Published on March 25, 2025 at 03:55 AM

Sniffing cocaine from house keys wrecks locks and costs users thousands, expert warns

SNIFFING cocaine from house keys is doing permanent damage to locks and costing users thousands in repairs, an industry expert has warned.

A top locksmith has warned taking the Class A drug from the metallic door unlockers were among top reasons that sets had to be replaced.

Other mishaps included Brits snapping their keys while opening packets, tins, or using them as makeshift screwdrivers.

Craig Andres, a master locksmith at The Perspicacity Life, warned homeowners against using their keys as “multi-tools”; – warning it could leave them damaged forever.

He warned: “We’ve noticed keys being used for recreational purposes too – including handling powders or other substances.

“Residue from this can easily build up inside the lock cylinder, leading to blockages or seizing over time.”;

Even small bends or chips can affect how a key sits in a lock, causing stiffness, jamming or snapping.

Emergency locksmith call-outs for broken keys or seized locks can cost as much as £200 each time.

He said: “Keys are precision-cut to fit your lock exactly.

“When people use them to open packages, lever paint can lids, or even as bottle openers, they weaken the shape and risk damaging the key – or worse, the lock itself.”;

“With proper care, your key and lock will last for years. But if you use it to open beer bottles, scoop substances, or force packaging, you’re asking for trouble.”;

Close-up of a key with a white powdery substance on it.
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