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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A joint roads policing operation at a car meet in Newport’s Spytty Retail Park saw 32 drivers reported for speeding and 19 further traffic offence reports issued, with Gwent Police also responding to online criticism of the operation.
The family of Robert Curl, 37, from Bridgend, have paid tribute after he died in a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the B4265 Wick Road on Friday. South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses.
Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo has paid tribute to Sylvester, an 11-year-old miniature pig who was euthanised following a decline in health. The Pembrokeshire attraction described him as the quieter half of a beloved duo alongside sty-mate Arnie.