Local issues with Drug Activity in Plasmarl - Neath Road, Calland Street and Davis Street

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Drug dealing, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Good Morning, we are aware of the ongoing issues involving drug activity happening in the lanes that are situated between Neath Road, Calland Street and Davis Street of Plasmarl. On Saturday 30th of May 2026 local Neighbourhood Officers (NHO) have been conducting patrols in the problem areas due to receiving intelligence from the local community. It was brought to the attention of the officers from speaking to members of the community that a certain female in the area was one of those that are currently an active user/dealer of drugs in the locality. Due to this information received from the community, local Neighbourhood Officers have stopped this female and have conducted a stop/search. This resulted in a positive stop/search where there was a small quantity of Class A drugs found on her person. The female involved was then arrested and charged for the possession of Class A drugs.

This is a good result and shows great partnership work between the local community and the Police. SWP will continue to work with the local community to try and bring these criminals to justice and make the local community a safe and happy place for all the people in the area.

If you have any information which could help with identifying any persons involved in any drug activity in the community then please don't hesitate to get in contact with the police via 101. Alternatively you can provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers online or by calling 0800 555 111.

Thank you for your help.

The illicit drugs market is big business, worth an estimated £9.4 billion a year and drug deaths have reached an all-time. Taking the health harms, costs of crime and wider impacts on society together, it is estimated the total costs of drugs to society are over £19 billion, which is more than twice the value of the market itself. 

If you are adversely affected by antisocial behaviour in your community associated with drug use, The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 outlines the flexible tools and powers that the police, local authorities and other local agencies can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour.

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.south-wales.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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