South Wales Police arrested 77 people, seized eight drug lines, and safeguarded 55 vulnerable individuals during a week of intensified action targeting county lines networks.
Officer sacked after showing warrant card on night out
PC Nicholas Francis has been dismissed without notice after flashing his police identification while socialising off duty with a man who appeared to be taking drugs.
Officer worked at post office while on sick leave
A former Gwent Police student officer would have been dismissed after being found working at a post office while signed off sick, a misconduct hearing has ruled.
North Wales Police to issue new Taser 10 devices
Officers across North Wales are being equipped with the advanced Taser 10, capable of firing ten shots at double the range of previous models.
Gwent Police tuk-tuks sold at £28,350 loss after two years
Four electric tuk-tuks bought by Gwent Police to patrol Newport and Abergavenny were sold for just £5,950 after going out of service in 2024.
Ex-Gwent officers would have been sacked over WhatsApp messages
A gross misconduct panel found two former Gwent Police officers shared racist, homophobic and misogynistic messages in a WhatsApp group between 2015 and 2019.
Police and council plan off-road bike zone in Gwent
Gwent Police is working with Caerphilly Borough Council to create an approved off-road riding area in Rhymney as residents raise concerns about reckless biking across the force area.
Four charged with murder of Abertridwr teenager Tristan Kerr
Four people remanded in custody to appear at Newport Magistrates Court following death of 17-year-old in Caerphilly county.
Free drinks for designated drivers during Six Nations
South Wales Police relaunches DES scheme offering free soft drinks to designated drivers at 30+ venues across the force area during rugby tournament.
Former Gwent detective guilty of gross misconduct assault
Ex-Detective Sergeant Joanne Marston resigned moments before misconduct hearing over off-duty Devon assault conviction.
Body found near Ponthir linked to missing man Robin Lewis
Gwent Police confirm discovery near Afon Lwyd River on Sunday afternoon. Death not being treated as suspicious.
North Wales chief constable to retire for one day for pension
Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman granted permission to use ‘retire and rehire’ scheme to protect pension entitlements whilst continuing in role.