A wanted burglary suspect and a driver who failed a roadside drug test were arrested after a stinger stop in Newbridge. Gwent Police shared a round-up of recent roads policing incidents.
Quadbike recovered in Treorchy in illegal vehicle crackdown
A quadbike has been recovered from Bryn Rhodfa in Treorchy during a week of police action on illegal vehicles. Officers in the Rhondda also handed out car crime advice to residents.
Cynon Valley off-road bike crackdown seizes 24 bikes
Operation Physalis has seen 24 off-road bikes seized in the Cynon Valley, alongside arrests for burglary, firearms and drugs offences and £18,000 recovered under Proceeds of Crime laws.
Jailed ex-Gwent Police officer dismissed from force
Former PC Paul Chadwick, jailed for misconduct in public office, has been dismissed at a hearing in Cwmbran and will be placed on the College of Policing’s Barred List.
Cannabis and illegal tobacco seized in Newport
Officers from the Newport East Neighbourhood Policing Team seized cannabis, illegal tobacco and a vehicle during a joint operation with Trading Standards in Maindee. Gwent Police said partnership working was key to disrupting criminal activity in the community.
Fourteen e-bikes seized in off-road police operation
A multi-force operation led by Pontardawe Neighbourhood Policing Team has seized fourteen high-powered e-bikes and scooters, with a fixed-wing aircraft used to track riders. Several of those identified have been reported for offences.
Off-road bikes seized in Cynon Valley operation
South Wales Police say their operation against illegal off-road bike use in the Cynon Valley is continuing, with a number of machines seized. Officers are urging residents to keep reporting incidents.
Officers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire
North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week.
Illegal e-bike reaching 68mph seized in Morriston
An electric bike capable of speeds up to 68mph has been seized from a young person in Morriston by South Wales Police. The illegal motor-assisted pedal cycle was confiscated as officers tackled anti-social behaviour in the area.
Man charged as police seize bikes and weapon in Cardiff
A 33-year-old man from Newport was charged after officers seized a knuckle duster and pit bike in Ely during operations targeting illegal e-bike use across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Police dog handler barred after magic mushroom import
Former South Wales Police officer Ryan Llewellyn, 41, has been barred from policing after being convicted of importing psilocybin from the Netherlands. He was sentenced to a community order at Newport Crown Court.
Former Gwent officer would have been sacked over remarks
A former Gwent Police constable who made sexualised and discriminatory comments while on duty would have been dismissed without notice, a misconduct hearing has ruled.