Gwent Police has announced plans to close 17 of its stations to the public – including those in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca.The stations will remain as bases for…
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Police appeal over Phillipstown burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, sometime between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday March 10.A hotel-style electronic safe was stolen from the…
Police appeal over armed robbery, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at GLJ Recycling, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin this morning (Monday March 12).At approximately 8.45am, two men holding what looked like shot guns arrived…
Eight arrested in connection with car insurance fraud
Eight people from Caerphilly County Borough have been arrested on suspicion of motor insurance fraud as part of an operation by Gwent Police, South Wales and the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB).Those arrested…
‘No Cold Calling Zone’ launched in New Tredgar
The latest ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ in Caerphilly County Borough has been launched at a New Tredegar sheltered housing complex.The scheme, by Gwent Police and the council’s Trading Standards team, sends a…
Antisocial behaviour falls by 28% in Rhymney area
A 28% fall in antisocial behaviour in the Rhymney area has been attributed by Gwent Police to high visibility patrols and targeted work.Since January 2012 officers have been working with Caerphilly County…
Gwent Police refuses to deny station closure plans
Gwent Police has refused to deny it will be closing most of its stations after Caerphilly MP Wayne David found out about the plans.The Labour politician said he learnt of the plans…
Police appeal after stolen credit card used in Caerphilly
Gwent Police is appealing for information on the use of a stolen credit card in November 2011.Officers would like to identify two men, pictured in these CCTV pictures, to speak to them…
Two Caerphilly men arrested after aerial and Sky cable thefts
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a spate of aerial cable theft from people’s homes.Last month Gwent Police reported that ten properties in Caerphilly and Bedwas had been…
Appeal after Crosskeys burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a burglary in Crosskeys on Wednesday February 29.Burglars forced their way into a house in Risca Road, Crosskeys, sometime between 10.20am and 7pm.A 42in Sanyo…