Gwent Police’s Community Action Team seized a Sur-Ron style bike that failed to stop and a vehicle driven without a licence or insurance during a patrol in Sedgemoor Court, Newport.
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.
Off-road bike seized in Tredegar after dangerous riding
Gwent Police seized an electric off-road bike in Tredegar on Friday, a week after it was reported being ridden dangerously through Commercial Street.
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.
Minister speaks out after Gwaelod-y-garth flooding
Cabinet Minister Siân Gwenllian has issued a statement on the flooding at Gwaelod-y-garth in Cardiff, confirming the multi-agency operation is now moving into recovery. An investigation by the relevant authorities is to follow.
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.
Aberdare vape shop closed for illegal tobacco sales
Best Vape on Victoria Square has been shut for three months after magistrates heard illegal cigarettes or hand-rolling tobacco were supplied on all eight test purchases. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said the business kept trading illegally despite repeated warnings.
Family pay tribute to Charlene Dowsell after Newport death
The woman who died following an incident in St Vincent Road, Newport, on Saturday 18 July has been named as Charlene Dowsell. A 66-year-old Newport man has been charged with murder and remanded into custody.
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.
Teen arrested after stabbing in Barry
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a 17-year-old was stabbed in Barry. South Wales Police said the victim’s injuries are not life-changing or life-threatening.
Man stabbed at Barry Island on bank holiday Monday
South Wales Police have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed in the leg at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday. His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.