Police operation to keep Cardiff city centre safe this Christmas

A police operation to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time in Cardiff city centre is in full swing.

Police officers and partners are all putting in shifts to ensure partygoers, shoppers, and of course people who live and work in the centre, are well looked after this Christmas.

Additional resources are being deployed in the city centre which is attracting around 142,000 visitors daily.

So far this month, as part of Operation Mistletoe, officers have conducted plain-clothed patrols to arrest wanted people, a knife-sweep, and seized several bikes in a joint operation with city centre wardens to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes.

With sales of alcohol expected to rise by over 50% compared to average monthly sales throughout the year, partners from the alcohol treatment centre, street pastors and taxi marshals are working every Friday and Saturday night, and of course our Safety Bus is on patrol helping vulnerable people.

South Wales Police Inspector Adrian Snook said:

"We want people to come to Cardiff to enjoy the Christmas season and everything the city has to offer.
"Operation Mistletoe will focus on both the day and night-time economy, with additional patrols to create a safe environment for all.
“We want everyone to enjoy the capital but in a way that is socially acceptable and respectful of others.
"Throughout December we are working closely with our partner agencies to ensure that everybody has a good time and that they get home safely.”