Help us keep the roads of Gwent safe
Main article content
Our officers have carried out a road safety operation, educating drivers and getting offenders off the roads
On Friday 31 May, officers from across Gwent came together to help keep motorists safe.
The operation was led by officers from our response and patrol teams, and was a fantastic opportunity for student officers to learn from their peers as part of their training.
On the day:
- one person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol
- one person was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs
- one person was dealt with for firearms offences and their firearm seized
- two vehicles were seized for no insurance
- seven traffic offence reports were given
- eight stop searches carried out.
PC Grant Nicholson, who led the operation, said:
“The results from this operation are testament to our commitment to protecting and reassuring our communities.
“During the few hours that this operation ran, the team spoke with lots of drivers to offer advice, educate, and carry out vehicle checks.
“Our message to those who use our road network to commit crimes or put others at risk by driving while under the influence of drink or drugs, is that this behaviour will not be tolerated; we are committed to keeping our roads safe.”
You can submit dashcam footage of dangerous driving via the following link: https://gosafesnap.wales/
If you believe that someone is driving while under the influence of drink and / or drugs, please call 101 or message us on Facebook or X.
Always dial 999 in an emergency.