Three arrested following Gabalfa ASB incidents

Police officers investigating a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour and where police vehicles have been targeted in recent weeks in the Gabalfa area of Cardiff have made a number of arrests.

Early this morning (Sunday July 21) a 22-year-old man from Fairwater was arrested in the Pill area of Newport on suspicion of affray, possession of an offensive weapon and various drugs offences.

A number of items were recovered at the address including a machete, quantities of cannabis and a large amount of cash.

A significant proceeds of crime seizure was also made where designer bags, clothing and trainers were all removed from the property.

Two further arrests were made this morning.  A man and a woman, both aged 20 from Gabalfa have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis.

At this address a hunting knife seized as well as a large quantity of cash, a large quantity of cannabis and fireworks believed to be linked to an earlier incident where vehicles were targeted in the area.

Officers have also seized two Sur-Ron e-bikes believed to be linked to incidents where police vehicles have been targeted.

Local policing inspector Ben Davies said:

“Last night the Fairwater neighbourhood team worked late into the night to obtain an urgent warrant which has led to today’s arrests.

“They were supported by the Territorial Support Team and others from within the Cardiff division.

“We have recently been carrying out high visibility patrols with help from mounted officers and traffic units.

“Our priority is to ensure that everybody is able to feel safe and go about their daily business in Gabalfa without feeling intimidated, and we will continue to work tirelessly to apprehend those who are causing problems.”