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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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South Wales Police announces forensic review of Gurnos murders investigation
00:01 11/10/2025South Wales Police is carrying out a forensic review of the murders of Diane Jones, 21, two-year-old Shauna Hibberd, and 13-month-old Sarah-Jane Hibberd in 1995.
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Two men charged in connection with Pyle shooting remanded in custody
11:52 08/10/2025Two men charged in connection with an incident involving a firearm in Pyle on Monday, September 22, 2025, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates Court on Monday, October 6, charged with multiple offences.
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Action taken is updated every three months.
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Several positive drug warrants have been executed, and intelligence continues to be gathered to support further action within the locality
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We've issued a Community Protection Notice and a Criminal Behaviour Order that has now resulted in a male receiving a prison sentence due to persistent breaches.
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We have seized illegal vehicles and taken enforcement action.
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We have increased stop searches in hotspot areas and are continuing to gather and build on intelligence around particular addresses which will lead to warrants in the future.
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Homelessness & Begging
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We have carried out high-visibility patrols and continue to work with Merthyr Valley Homes to issue Community Protection Notices to individuals.
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We’ve worked alongside Merthyr Council and several housing providers to tackle antisocial behaviour, teaming up with the Merthyr CCTV to assist in identifying those responsible.
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We’ve carried out plain-clothes operations to identify offenders, working closely with Merthyr Valleys Homes to address issues at certain properties, which has led to tenancy enforcement action, including evictions where necessary.