Three dogs seized and two arrests made during Blaenau Gwent operation

Blaenau Gwent officers seized three dogs on Friday during an operation targeting banned breeds.

We carried out a warrant at an address in Ebbw Vale after receiving information that dogs, suspected of being on the banned breed list, were being kept at the premises.

Operation Greyhawk is Blaenau Gwent’s neighbourhood policing team’s response to emerging crime trends in the borough.

It sees the team analyse crime data and, with information gathered from investigations and the public, plan operations to identify offenders and tackle the problem.

Chief Inspector Stevie Warden said:

“Operations have previously focused on anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime in Abertillery, while the most recent has centred on dangerous dogs and anti-social behaviour in Tredegar.”

"A dispersal order was put in place in Tredegar town centre on Thursday 17 October, following an increase in reports of disorderly behaviour.

“While officers patrolling Tredegar on Friday did move a group of around 20 young people away from the shopping centre, I’m pleased to say there were no further reports of anti-social behaviour or reports of off-road vehicles in the area.

“During the team’s patrols, they carried out three stop searches and dealt with two people for suspected drug offences, and another for a public order offence. We also arrested two people who’d failed to comply with their bail conditions.

“These operations will continue, with the team committed to protecting the public and tackling the problems that are affecting them.”

If you’re concerned about any criminal activity or anti-social behaviour in your community, please get in touch.

You can do so by contacting us via the website, calling 101, or sending us a direct message.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 with details.