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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 - Field opposite Yew Close
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Homelessness/ Rough Sleeping / Begging
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Regular patrols have been carried out in response to reports of rough sleeping, homelessness and begging. No individuals have been identified during patrols, and no further concerns have been reported by the public. Partner agencies, including Homelessness Outreach services, have also attended the area with no issues identified. Priority finalised.
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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