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Cannabis and illegal tobacco seized in Newport

Jordan Jones 1 August 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police, Newport, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

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.

Former Gwent officer would have been sacked over remarks

Jordan Jones 30 April 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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.

Officer sacked after showing warrant card on night out

Jordan Jones 20 March 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 13 March 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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.

Gwent Police tuk-tuks sold at £28,350 loss after two years

Jordan Jones 7 March 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 3 March 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 16 February 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 8 February 2026Caerphilly, Crime & Court, Gwent Police, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Four people remanded in custody to appear at Newport Magistrates Court following death of 17-year-old in Caerphilly county.

Former Gwent detective guilty of gross misconduct assault

Jordan Jones 14 January 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

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

Jordan Jones 6 January 2026Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

Gwent Police confirm discovery near Afon Lwyd River on Sunday afternoon. Death not being treated as suspicious.

Six officers face misconduct proceedings over A48 crash

Jordan Jones 7 November 2025Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

Six Gwent Police officers to face disciplinary action following investigation into their response to missing person reports before fatal crash that killed three people in March 2023.

Former Gwent officer guilty of data breach misconduct

Jordan Jones 23 October 2025Crime & Court, Gwent Police Leave a Comment

Ex-PC Patrick Higgins would have been dismissed without notice for unauthorised access of police computer systems, but had already resigned before the hearing.

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