Drugs and associated ASB issues

Issued 11 September 2026

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Actioned 11 September 2026

Drugs and associated ASB issues

Issued 11 June 2026

Operation Tellima has been continuing in the area to target drug dealing and it's often associated behaviour, e-bikes/ASB/violent crime. This operation sees both high visibility and plain clothes patrols carried out in the area and activity from specialist departments.

• 40 illegal e-bikes seized, all joining the queue to be destroyed and permanently removed off the streets.

• 7 people arrested for drug supply offences, which also seen 15 mobile phones, a lock knife, machete and further offensive weapons seized.

• Over 6kgs of cannabis, 34 wraps of crack cocaine, 243 NOS cannisters and £10,000+ seized.

• Woman known to be involved in drug activity, whose address has been subject to several drug warrants in recent years, evicted from their address.

• Joint operation with trading standards resulted in a large quantity of illegal cigarettes, Class B gummies and a number of illegal vapes seized from a commercial premises.

• A Criminal Behaviour order (CBO) granted on a prolific offender. CBOs are often used against persistent offenders and designed to prevent individuals from engaging in further ASB and criminal behaviour. These orders contain requirements and prohibitions from entering defined areas. Breaching a CBO is a criminal offence.

• A Crimestoppers Wales zone has been launched in Countisbury Avenue. The zone has been established to help deter criminal activity and anti-social behaviour. It is hoped the Crimestoppers Zone will encourage those who are reluctant to contact police will instead report information or suspicions anonymously to Crimestoppers.

• 1 early grow cannabis factory located, dismantled and destroyed.

• Housing eviction notice served on occupants of address known to be involved in drug supply in the area.

• 2 stolen quad bikes and a mini scrambler recovered from a garage.

Actioned 11 September 2026

Drugs and associated ASB issues

Issued 10 March 2026

- Whilst carrying out Operation Tellima patrols in the area, a male was sighted on an e-bike in a drug dealing hot spot. On officers identifying themselves, the male has unsuccessfully tried to make off before being detained. A search of the male recovered 14 deal size wraps of cannabis, £100+ cash and 2 mobile phones. A further 184g of cannabis was found following a search of an address. The male has been arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class B drugs & e-bike also seized.

- A controlled drugs warrant has been executed in the Llanrumney area. The search recovered 65g of cannabis and drug dealing paraphernalia. A small black rambo knife was also seized. The male was arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class B drugs and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been released on conditional bail while the investigation remains ongoing.

- Whilst on patrols in the area, a male riding an off-road bike has attempted (and failed) to make off from officers. On being detained, the 18yr-old was found to be in possession of x3 mobile phones, 31 wraps of crack cocaine and 4 bags of cannabis. He has been charged with possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class A and B drugs, and remanded to court. In addition to the drugs, an off-road bike, illegal e-bike and e-scooter have also been seized.

- 2 prolific offenders arrested and remanded. A Criminal Behaviour order (CBO) has been granted for 1 and a CBO application submitted for the other. CBOs are often used against persistent offenders and designed to prevent individuals from engaging in further ASB and criminal behaviour. These orders contain requirements and prohibitions from entering defined areas. Breaching a CBO is a criminal offence.

- A second controlled drugs warrant executed by neighbourhood officers. On this occasion, nothing of note was recovered from the address.

Actioned 10 June 2026

Anti-social Behaviour

Issued 10 December 2025

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.

Actioned 10 March 2026

Drug use & dealing

Issued 10 December 2025

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity and gathered intelligence.

- Following proactive patrols in the area, an 18-year-old male has been arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class B drugs. 15g of cannabis and e-bike seized.

- Following an investigation into drug supply in the Llanrumney area, a 26-year-old man has been arrested for being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. A search of his address discovered over £5000 in cash along with several mobile phones and drug dealing paraphernalia. The man has been charged and remanded for drug offences

- Whilst patrolling in the area, officers have identified suspicious activity at an address. On gaining access to the address, 3 people were detained and 94 large bags of cannabis each weighing 500g were located. A total of 47kg of cannabis was recovered, with an estimated worth of £250,000. 2 men and a women have been arrested, and since charged with possession with intent to supply Class B drugs and remanded.

- Whilst carrying out Operation Tellima patrols in the area, a male was sighted on an e-bike in a drug dealing hot spot. On officers identifying themselves, the male has unsuccessfully tried to make off before being detained. A search of the male recovered 14 deal size wraps of cannabis, £100+ cash and 2 mobile phones. A further 184g of cannabis was found following a search of an address. He has been arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class B drugs & e-bike also seized.

Actioned 10 March 2026

Off-road bikes

Issued 10 December 2025

We have patrolled hotspots and conducted operations to target offenders. 30 off-road bikes (inc. e-scooters) have been seized and will join the queue to be crushed and destroyed, permanently removing them off the streets of Llanrumney.

Actioned 10 March 2026

Anti-social Behaviour

Issued 01 September 2025

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB.

Actioned 10 December 2025

Drug use & dealing

Issued 01 September 2025

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for drug offences following an investigation into drug supply in the Llanrumney area. During arrest, the man was found in possession of crack cocaine, heroin and cash. He has been charged with a total of 4 offences all relating to drug supply and remanded in custody until sentencing next month.

Actioned 10 December 2025

Off-road bikes

Issued 01 September 2025

Another successful partnership operation has taken place between neighbourhood teams and Cardiff councils off-road team. Operation Green Horizon aims to tackle the use of illegal bikes/scooters on green spaces and the highway around Cardiff.

Hot spot locations were patrolled and bike seizures were seen across Penylan, Rumney, Llanrumney and Pentwyn. 3 illegal mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs), 1 suron bike, 2 e-scooters and 1 vehicle was seized during the operation. All will be sent for destruction

Actioned 10 December 2025

Drug use & dealing

Issued 17 June 2025

We have patrolled hotspots for drug-related activity, gathered intelligence and conducted plain-clothes operations to target offenders.

- A controlled drugs warrant executed on Chaucer Close.

- A 29yr old from Llanrumney has been jailed for six years and nine months following an investigation by Cardiff & Vale OCT. At an earlier hearing the man pled guilty to being concerned in the supply of heroin, crack cocaine, cocaine, and cannabis. As well as possessing criminal property and driving with no licence & no insurance.

- A 22 year old male, known to be involved in drug dealing in the area, has been arrested for possession of cannabis and disqualified driving. He has been remanded in custody until his next court date which is yet TBC.

- 21-year-old male has been sentenced to 2 years, 8 months in prison following a drugs warrant in Llanrumney. The warrant which was executed back in May 2025, seen the male arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class A drugs after a quantity of bags containing cocaine were recovered from the address. Despite an attempt by the occupant to discard some of the drugs, over 50 deal bags of white powder were seized during the search along with large amounts of cash and other drug dealing paraphernalia.

- During patrols around Eastern Leisure Centre, 2 males were sighted involved in a believed drug deal by officers. Despite an attempt to make off, both were detained and following a search arrested for possession with intent to supply (PWITS) Class A drugs. The search recovered over £800 in cash, a quantity of both Class A & B drugs, and other items used to facilitate drug supply.

- Following plain clothes patrols in the area, 2 suron bikes have been seized from males suspected to be involved in drug dealing. Both bikes will join the queue to be permanently destroyed. An 18yr old male was also arrested for drug offences, after being found in possession of 21 wraps of cannabis, £110 cash and mobile phones believed used to facilitate drug supply.

Actioned 01 September 2025

Off-road bikes

Issued 17 June 2025

We have patrolled hotspots and conducted operations to target offenders. 18 off-road bikes (inc. e-scooters) have been seized and will join the queue to be crushed and destroyed, permanently removing them off the streets of Llanrumney.

Actioned 01 September 2025

Anti-social Behaviour

Issued 17 June 2025

We have carried out high-visibility patrols in identified areas and worked with local councils and housing providers to address ASB. 2 people have been served with housing injunctions, with 1 now arrested for breaching the injunction.

Actioned 01 September 2025