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Five sentenced in connection with Joanne Penney murder investigation
16:29 06/07/2026Five people have been jailed after being linked to the investigation into a murder in Talbot Green.
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South Wales Police response to serious and organised crime graded as ‘good’ by HMICRFS
09:17 26/06/2026South Wales Police welcomes His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ findings of how the force responds to serious and organised crime.
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Trio sentenced for firearm offences
16:10 29/04/2026Three men from Merthyr Tydfil have been jailed after a firearm incident in the Gurnos area.
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Merthyr man jailed for supplying cocaine and heroin
14:07 06/02/2026Jamie Jessett, 48, from Merthyr Tydfil, has been sentenced to five years and 219 days in prison following his conviction for supplying cocaine, heroin and cannabis.
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Detectives appeal for information on 1979 unsolved murder
23:05 21/01/2026South Wales Police is appealing for information about the unsolved murder of taxi driver John ‘Jack’ Armstrong more than 40 years ago.
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Homelessness/ Rough Sleeping / Begging
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Action taken is updated every three months
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Drug Use & Dealing
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We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence. A vehicle was seized recently (and driver reported), which we believe was linked to an individual concerned in the supply of drugs. We will continue to gather intelligence to support further action within the locality.
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Drug Use & Dealing
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Several positive drug warrants have been executed, and intelligence continues to be gathered to support further action within the locality
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Homelessness & Begging
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We've issued a Community Protection Notice and a Criminal Behaviour Order that has now resulted in a male receiving a prison sentence due to persistent breaches.
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Off Road Bikes
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We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
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We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas and are continuing to gather and build on intelligence around particular addresses which will lead to warrants in the future.