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Supermarket car cruise meet-up shut down by police

News | Rhys Williams | Published: 16:01, Wednesday September 9th, 2020.
Last updated: 16:01, Wednesday September 9th, 2020
Gwent Police officers posted this photo on Twitter with the hashtag #NotOnOurWatch

A meet-up by car enthusiasts in a supermarket car park was shut down by police after 20 minutes.

Police went to Tesco in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday, September 6, after details of the car cruise were posted on social media.

Officers boasted of their work on social media and posted pictures of the cars with the hashtag #NotOnOurWatch.

A statement by Gwent Police released later said: “Officers attended to the car park in Tesco, Ystrad Mynach, shortly before 6pm on Sunday, September 6, following a report of a car meet.


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“Individuals were spoken to and left the area shortly afterwards.
“No offences were reported.”

The car cruise reportedly then moved to Blackwood Asda and the Rassau Industrial Estate in Ebbw Vale.

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