POLICE in Pembroke Dock have shut down a large-scale cannabis grow in Pembroke Dock. Nearly 600 plants have been recovered, officers have said. It is almost as large as the grow found in Neyland on November 18, 2023.

It has now been confirmed by police that a male, 37-years-old has been arrested and detained.

A heavy police presence was seen outside the former Woolworths building on Dimond Street today (Thursday, 3 October), sparking concern and curiosity among local residents. Witnesses reported that several police vehicles had blocked the road as officers in riot gear attempted to enter the premises.

One witness, speaking to The Pembrokeshire Herald, described the scene: “There are loads of police outside the old Woolworths in the dock. It looks like they’re trying to get in. Dimond Street is currently blocked off with police cars and vans. They’ve just brought a man out, a foreign national, and put him in a van. The police are now inside [the building].”

Another reader contacted the newspaper to share what they had seen: “The police officers dragged him out as if he were a rag doll and slammed him into the van,” the witness said, describing the arrest.

The Pembrokeshire Herald also spoke to a nearby business owner, who reported seeing “men on the rooftops” moving between the closed card shop and the derelict former Woolworths store. It is understood that at least one individual had either gained access to or was attempting to reach the attic space of a nearby snooker hall.

Shortly after the initial raid, additional police vehicles arrived on the scene. Officers directed pedestrians to the opposite side of the road and halted all traffic in the area.

Following the arrest, the road was reopened to the public, though a significant number of both uniformed and plain-clothes officers remained inside the building.

A spokesperson for the police sent a press statement to this newspaper on Thursday afternoon, stating: “Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act at the old Woolworths building on Dimond Street, Pembroke Dock on Thursday, October 3.

“During the warrant, close to 600 cannabis plants were located. One man, aged 37, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of Class B drugs. He remains in police custody.”

Residents will see increased police activity in the area as the investigation continues, detectives confirmed.

(Pics: M Cavaney/Herald)

(Pics: M Cavaney/Herald)

BOTH of Tenby’s lifeboats were launched shortly before 6pm on Wednesday, 2nd October, following a report of a person missing between Saundersfoot and Tenby.

The volunteer crews were swiftly on the water, tasked with conducting a coastal search for an individual who had earlier departed Saundersfoot intending to trek to Tenby via the coastal path. Concerns were raised by his family when he did not arrive as expected.

After a brief search, the lifeboats located the missing person lying on rocks between Monkstone and Swallowtree. Crew members trained in casualty care were promptly dispatched ashore by the inshore lifeboat to assess and begin treating the individual. Concurrently, a Coastguard rescue helicopter was deployed from Cardiff.

The helicopter reached the scene just as the casualty was being transferred to the all-weather lifeboat. A paramedic was winched down to the deck where they, alongside the boat’s crew, provided treatment. The lifeboat then returned to Tenby, docking at 8.10 pm.

Upon arrival at the boathouse, the individual was handed over to paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service, who subsequently transported him to the hospital for further evaluation.

The operation also saw the participation of HM Coastguard Tenby and Dyfed-Powys Police.

THE HISTORIC Portfield Fair made a grand comeback this week – and this time the fair is at Rifleman’s Field Car Park, moving away from the recent location at Scotchwell.

The event was graced with the presence of the mayors of both Haverfordwest and Milford Haven, illustrating the fair’s importance to the local heritage and community spirit.

The fair’s opening was marked by traditional ceremonies, including blessings from the Mayor’s Chaplain and a special presentation to the Mayor’s Crier by the Guild of Showmen. The first evening of the fair saw the Mayors and guests enjoying a series of classic fairground rides like dodgems, waltzers, and the twister.

The relocation of the fair has allowed for a more expansive setup, greatly enhancing its presence in the town. The new venue offers ample space for the fair to flourish, accommodating a larger array of attractions and activities that cater to families and visitors of all ages.

The fair will continue through Saturday, with opening hours extending from 6 PM to late on weekdays, and from 2 PM to late on Saturday.

The Haverfordwest Town Council has extended their gratitude to all attendees and participants for a splendid opening night and hopes the enthusiasm will persist throughout the fair’s duration. With such a warm reception and renewed connection to its historical roots, the Portfield Fair is set to remain a key highlight in Haverfordwest’s cultural calendar.

Images courtesy of Tim Evans/Haverfordwest Town Council