Operation: 144 arrests across Cardiff and The Vale
16:42 22/09/2026Alleged shoplifters, violent offenders, and burglars have been arrested in a five-day police operation.
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Alleged shoplifters, violent offenders, and burglars have been arrested in a five-day police operation.
A police officer conducting patrols in response to community concerns about e-bikes was injured during the collision.
Jake Fernandes has been charged with five offences including driving a Sur-Ron electric off-road bike dangerously and driving without insurance.
A man has been arrested following a collision between a Sur-Ron bike and a police officer.
Tremaine Jeanne, 28, from Llanrumney, and Jessica Sani, 28, from Newport, are remanded in custody to appear at Cardiff Magistrates' Court.
Drug use and dealing
Issued 18 September 2026
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned 18 September 2026
ASB The Hub / Home Bargains / Lidl
Issued 18 September 2026
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned 18 September 2026
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Issued 18 September 2026
Action taken is updated every three months.
Actioned 18 September 2026
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Issued 10 July 2026
Op Livewire - The BCU response to the use of illegal e-vehicles took place on Friday 3rd July.
The operation which is a multi-agency approach between SWP, Cardiff Council and Home Office Immigration Enforcement has been running since August 2025.
The latest deployment involved officers from CAV NPT, OSS along with an NPAS fixed wing aircraft.
Altogether 68 illegal vehicles were seized during the deployment including seven high powered Sur-Ron bikes, and an illegally adapted e-bike which reached a maximum speed of 87 mph.
The total now seized stands at 800.
Actioned 10 July 2026
ASB The Hub / Home Bargains / Lidl
Issued 10 June 2026
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas, worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Actioned 18 September 2026
Drug use & dealing
Issued 10 June 2026
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence, conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders, executed warrants targeting cannabis grows.
Actioned 18 September 2026
Off-road motorbikes & illegal vehicle use
Issued 11 March 2026
We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action, issued Section 59 notices and seizure warnings for vehicles.
Actioned 10 June 2026
Drug use and dealing
Issued 11 March 2026
We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence, conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders, executed warrants targeting cannabis grows.
Actioned 10 June 2026
ASB The Hub / Home Bargains / Lidl
Issued 25 February 2026
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas,worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.
Actioned 10 June 2026
Deliberate fires in wooded and recreational areas
Issued 05 December 2025
We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas.
We have partnered with the fire service and other agencies in joint operations.
Actioned 25 February 2026