South Wales Police’s DES Scheme returns for fourth year, offering free soft drinks to designated drivers at over 100 venues across the region throughout the festive period.
Six officers face misconduct proceedings over A48 crash
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
Ex-PC Patrick Higgins would have been dismissed without notice for unauthorised access of police computer systems, but had already resigned before the hearing.
Police seize 62 illegal e-bikes in one day across Cardiff
South Wales Police and Cardiff Council seize 62 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters in one day, including a modified mountain bike capable of reaching 90 mph – the fastest ever seized.
Operation Athena: £137k in stolen vehicles recovered
Police operation in Blaenau Gwent recovers £137,800 worth of stolen bikes and cars and makes 12 arrests in just two weeks.
Paedophile Gets “Most Extensive” Prevention Order in Police History
Steven Loveridge, 60, received a 20-year sexual harm prevention order with 20 specific prohibitions after admitting sex offences involving children and possessing 469 indecent images.
Police Seize 4 Bikes in Off-road Vehicle Crackdown
Gwent Police’s Operation Harley targets illegal off-road vehicles in Sirhowy Valley Country Park following resident complaints.
Ex-Police Worker Jailed for Leaking Data to Drug Dealer BF
Former South Wales Police employee Lucy Langmead sentenced to nearly three years for passing confidential information to her drug dealer boyfriend Daniel Cozens.
Police Dog Finds £2,200 Cash and Drugs in Pentwyn Raid
PD Scout alerts to hidden satchel containing cash and 97g of cannabis during proactive patrols targeting drug dealing hotspots.
Ex-Police Officer Jailed for Terrorising Girlfriends
Former Gwent firearms officer Jonathan Jefferies has been sentenced to over three years in prison after threatening two women he was dating simultaneously.
Gwent Police Launch Major Crackdown on Illegal Car Meets
Operation Wheeler targets dangerous street racing with over 50 enforcement actions taken since July 2024.
Senior Police Officer Sacked for Misogynistic Behaviour
Dyfed-Powys Police has dismissed former Superintendent Gary Davies after a misconduct hearing found he engaged in inappropriate behaviour towards female colleagues over several years.