News
Nearly £10,000 of illegal drugs off the streets
THE POLICE have now confirmed that, as reported in the Herald today, they have been carrying out a large operation to prevent the sale of drugs in the Milford Haven, Neyland and Pembroke Dock areas.
£10,000 worth of drugs at street value has been seized across the county over the last five days, as part of what the police are calling a ‘targeted operation against drug dealing’ in our county.
We have been reporting how police used chainsaws to smash down the front doors of suspected drug dealers this week using American-style SWAT tactics for the first time in Pembrokeshire.
Drugs and cash have been seized from suspected drug dealers in Milford Haven, Neyland and Pembroke, following a week-long targeted operation (May 21-25).
Six people were arrested for possession with intent to supply illegal drugs with a street value of £9,720.
The drugs seized were:
- £9,000 worth of cannabis;
- £500 worth of psychoactive substances;
- £120 worth of amphetamines; and
- £100 worth of heroin.
£6,500 in cash has also been seized, suspected of being money made from criminal activity.
Pembrokeshire Problem Solving Team Sergeant, Reuben Palin, said: “The message from the community is clear – illegal drugs cause misery and they need to be taken off the streets. I’d like to thank the public for giving us information so we can target drug dealers who take advantage of the most vulnerable in society.
“I encourage anyone with any information or concerns about drug misuse to contact us – as you’ve seen, we will take action.”
Investigations are ongoing into the six arrested people.
A further three people are due to be voluntarily interviewed about drug possession.
Anyone with information about the use or supply of drugs can contact police on 101. If you are Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, text the non-emergency number on 07811 311908. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Crime
Police investigating attempted burglary at Haverfordwest shop
POLICE in Pembrokeshire are investigating an attempted burglary at No.37 Food and Wine shop on High Street, Haverfordwest, at about 3am on Wednesday, April 3.
A window was smashed and the door handle broken.
Police said: “If you have any information that could help enquiries, please get in touch with PC 195 Tayler, either by: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 101.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.”
News
Don’t forget to vote on Thursday, May 2
THURSDAY, May 2 is your chance to vote for the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner.
Don’t forget to use your vote and head to your local polling station between 7am and 10pm.
They are elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the police force to account on their behalf.
A Police and Crime Commissioner’s job is to set the police budget and make sure it is spent effectively, appoint the local police forces Chief Constables, set police and crime plans in collaboration with residents and work closely with the local council and other organisations on these plans.
This is the first election in Wales where you will need photographic ID to vote.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport or drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card. Voters will be able to use expired ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Or you may have applied for a Voter Authority Certificate which is also accepted.
If you plan on taking your Postal Vote to a polling station or County Hall main reception remember to fill in a vote return form. Without the completed form those postal vote(s) will be rejected.
You can only hand in your own postal vote, and postal votes for up to five other people.
You can find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections online (opens in new window).
Crime
Banned for sleeping in car whilst over the drink drive limit
A MOTORIST caught sleeping in a BMW in MIiford Haven town centre has appeared before magistrates for being in charge of a motor vehicle when he was over the legal alcohol limit.
Police officers discovered John Steele, 30, soon after 5.30pm on March 9 when he was asleep in his red BMW which was parked in a car park at Hamilton Terrace.
“The engine was running and the lights were on,” Crown Prosecutor Abigail Jackson told District Judge Mark Layton who was sitting at Haverfordwest magistrates court this week.
“Officers smelt alcohol, he was intoxicated and he was slurring his words.”
Officers were unable to carry out a roadside breath test as a result of them not being in possession of a breathalyser at the scene of the incident. Steele was conveyed to a police custody suite where two samples of breath were subsequently taken, the lowest giving a reading of 44 mcg.
Steele, who is employed as a machine technician in Selby, pleaded guilty to the charge of being in charge of a motor vehicle while he was above the alcohol limit.
He was fined £400 and ordered to pay a £160 court surcharge and £85 costs. His licence was endorsed with ten penalty points.
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