Major counterfeit tobacco haul seized in Swansea
TRADING standards in Swansea has unearthed a major counterfeit tobacco manufacturing businesses operating in the city.
The Swansea Council investigation has led to the seizure...
Three Swansea Benefit Fraudsters Prosecuted
Three Swansea benefit fraudsters have been successfully prosecuted for claiming almost £33,000 from the public purse they were not entitled to.
Investigations by Swansea Council's...
BYNEA ‘CON MAN’ GETS SUSPENDED PRISON SENTENCE
A Llanelli businessman has been handed a suspended prison sentence after he admitted conning his customers out of thousands of pounds.
Paul Berian Lloyd, owner...
CCTV Camera Petition presented to Police Commissioner
Nia Griffith MP and Cllr Calum Higgins, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr, have today presented a petition of over 500 signatures...
New orders for controlling dogs in public spaces
People are to be asked their views on new orders for controlling dogs in public places in Carmarthenshire.
A report is going before the council’s...
Neighbourhood Watch: Criminal Damage to Vehicles
There have been criminal damage to vehicles in the Penyfan area whereby wing-mirrors have been broken. The damages occurred in the...
Dyfed Powys Police address concerns raised on social media
“As part of ongoing community engagement and following recent terrorism incidents globally Dyfed Powys Police have been undertaking an assessment of community tensions across...
Expert advice on how to stay safe online
Do you know your phising from your latest malware to what to do if you get click jacked? These are all threats to our...
Make your Paulspledge online
Dyfed Powys Police is urging members of the public to show their support for a campaign seeking to call time on violent crime by...
Badly parked cars block 999 call firemen
ACTION is to be taken to prevent bad parking blocking fire appliances getting to emergency calls in Llanelli. Firemen were forced...
Tackling violent crime
Carmarthenshire CSP is working with Dyfed Powys Police to deliver the Police’s strategy to reduce violent and alcohol related violent crime throughout the county,...
Dyfed Powys Police supports Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender History Month
Dyfed Powys Police supports Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender History Month which takes place every year in February and celebrates the lives and achievements...
Unlicensed and Uninsured Private Hire
A private hire driver took a pupil to and from school in Ferryside in an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle for four months, Carmarthen magistrates...
Ysgol Dewi Sant Burglary
Sometime between 1am and 7.10am on Monday, February 2, persons unknown have forced entry to Ysgol Dewi Sant, Bryndulais Avenue, Llanelli. ...
Missing person – Wayne Williams from Llanelli
Police are concerned for the welfare of missing person Wayne Williams, 46yrs old, from Llanelli. He was last seen this morning...
Man fined for dog fouling offence
A MAN has been fined for a dog fouling offence in Glanamman. A council environmental enforcement officer was on patrol on...
Business prosecuted for unlicensed skip
BUSINESSES are being reminded that skips need to have permits if they are being placed on the highway. The message comes...
Man fined for abandoning vehicle
A Carmarthen man has been fined £500 for abandoning a car on land in the town. Philip Brian Woodhead was prosecuted...
Police raise awareness of Domestic Abuse during key sporting events
Dyfed-Powys Police is raising awareness under Operation Baltic of the issue of Domestic Abuse incidents over the Six Nations Rugby Tournament. ...
Thefts from Telephone Kiosks
Police in Carmarthenshire are appealing for witnesses or information about a series of thefts from telephone kiosks that have occurred in the county. ...
Khandra Hassan is safe and well
Dyfed Powys Police is pleased to report that Khandra Hassan, aged 25, has returned to her home safe and well. They...
Missing person appeal – Khandra Hassan
Dyfed Powys Police is concerned for the welfare of missing 25 year old Khandra Hassan, who was last seen on Thursday, January 22. ...
Crime Panel welcomes Commissioner’s tax reduction
THE Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel has backed the Commissioner’s proposal to reduce the tax precept for the next financial year. ...
Rogue traders be warned
Rogue traders are being warned to think twice before trying to scam householders in Carmarthenshire. Trading Standards officers in Carmarthenshire County...
Neighbourhood Watch: Burglary at Ropewalk Road, Llanelli.
Police are investigating a Burglary which occurred in Ropewalk Road on the 27/01/14 sometime between the hours of 02.00 - 07-00. ...
Planning enforcement case
A CAPEL Isaac couple have been prosecuted for failing to take down buildings put up on their land without planning consent. ...
Man fined for dog fouling offence
A man has been fined for a dog fouling offence in Llandovery. A council environmental enforcement officer was on patrol of...
Four people in Carmarthen fined for dropping cigarette ends
FOUR people in Carmarthen have been given fines for dropping cigarette ends on the floor. Carmarthenshire County Council’s environmental enforcement officers...
Council prosecutes driver for Blue Badge fraud
A St Clears man has been prosecuted for forging a Blue Badge to allow him privileges only reserved for drivers with severely restricted mobility....
Neighbourhood Watch: Shed Burglary-Wern Rd,Llanelli.
Sometime overnight on Thursday 22nd January a shed was broken into on Wern Rd,Llanelli. An electric blue hybrid mountain bike was...
Car and child pedestrian collision, Hall St, Llanelli 19/1/15
At approx 3.25pm on Monday January 19 an 11 year old boy and a black car collided near the crossing lights in Hall St,...
Amman Valley man fined for littering
An Amman Valley man has been ordered to pay over £250 for leaving a can on a wall. Nigel Kenneth Jones...
Llanelli businessman fined for flytipping
A LLANELLI business man has been ordered to pay almost £400 for dumping waste in a lane. Henry Vermaak of Aladins...
Prosecution sends strong message to landlords
Carmarthenshire County Council has warned it will take robust action against landlords who illegally evict tenants. The warning from the council’s...
Man wrongly claimed benefit
A Carmarthen man has been prosecuted for wrongly claiming almost £4,000 in benefits. Peter Grufydd Evans pleaded not guilty to failing...
Pub manager prosecuted for breaching licence
The manager of Carmarthen’s Lolfa Lounge, Water Street, has been prosecuted for breaching licence conditions. John Paul James attended Carmarthen Magistrates...
Planning enforcement prosecution
A Felingwm man has been fined £150 for failing to demolish an agricultural building put up without planning permission. Ian Hall...
Man fined for dropping cigarette end
A LLANELLI man has been ordered to pay more than £160 for dropping a cigarette on the floor in Llanelli town centre. ...
Woman fined for failing to clean up after dog thanks to...
A WOMAN has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after a dog – thanks to information received from a member of the...
Police remind homeowners to protect heating oil supplies
Officers are reminding homeowners to protect their heating oil supplies to prevent any theft from storage tanks. “Homeowners can take a...
Police appeal for information following Attempt Robbery in Trimsaran
“Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a report of attempted robbery which occurred at McColls Convenience Store, Heol Morlais, Trimsaran around 8.25pm on Sunday 11th January...
Two people in Llanelli fined for throwing cigarette ends on floor
TWO people have been fined by the council for smoking-related litter offences in Llanelli town centre. A woman was seen throwing...
Think twice before agreeing to ‘cold call’ schemes
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Trading Standards team are encouraging people to think twice before agreeing to any schemes promoted to them over the phone. ...
5-year-old rewarded for his work in highlighting dog fouling
A LITTLE eco warrior from Burry Port has been given an award by council staff for his work in raising awareness about dog fouling....
Neighbourhood Watch: Theft of Pedal Cycle
Persons unknown have stolen a Black Marin Bobbcat Trail Bike from the Cwrt Myrddin area of North Dock, Llanelli sometime between 22nd & 23rd...
Neighbourhood Watch: Criminal Damage to motor vehicles on Firth Road
Sometime between the 28/12/2014 at 20:00 and 29/12/2014 at 11:30, persons unknown have caused damage to two vehicles along Firth Road, Llanelli. ...
Builder fined for being involved in flytipping
A SWANSEA builder has been sentenced to a 12-month conditional discharge for failing to ensure that his waste was not disposed of legally. ...
Neighbourhood Watch: Theft from Box Cemetery, Llanelli
Sometime between 13/12/14 - 15.00hrs & 19/12/14 - 10.30hrs, persons unknown have attended Box Cemetery & removed a wooden handcart with a galvanized...
Robbery Co-op Kidwelly
“Dyfed Powys Police is investigating a robbery which occurred at the Co-op in Kidwelly at approximately 4.30pm on Sunday 14th December 2014. ...
Innovative scams scheme is first in Wales
Carmarthenshire County Council Trading Standards and Dyfed Powys Police have become the first in Wales - possibly the UK – to team up with...
