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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Courage, compassion, determination and dedication – just some of the qualities celebrated at this year’s TeamSWP Awards! The event recognised the outstanding work of our officers, staff, volunteers and partners who go above and beyond for the communities we serve. Congratulations all! 👏

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We know that bikes being ridden illegally is a concern to many people in South Wales. Under Op Grebe, we are stepping up our efforts to tackle these problems and ensure our streets and roads are safer for everyone. 👉 orlo.uk/FjQgK

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We know that bikes – including electric motorbikes and off-road bikes – being ridden illegally is a concern to many people in South Wales. Under Operation Grebe, we are stepping up our efforts to tackle these problems. 🚓 👉 orlo.uk/963bq

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today is the 34th birthday of Ricky Harris. Ricky, from Aberaman, hasn't been seen since the afternoon of Saturday, November 18, 2023. We urge anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to you, about Ricky’s disappearance to get in touch, quoting reference 2300394323.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Help keep your community safe and tell us what you know about bikes being used illegally. Under #OpGrebe, we are stepping up our efforts to ensure our streets and roads are safer for everyone. 👉 orlo.uk/kP634

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Watch how South Wales Police officers quickly chase down and detain a man following a report of a robbery at a shop in Barry. The shopkeeper had been threatened, and the suspect had stolen two bottles of lager. We are here to keep people as safe as possible.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

“Cheers drive!” 🚗 Racing through narrow terraced streets, driving up and along the pavement, and finally scarpering on foot… but this disqualified driver didn’t get away from a police officer (and a member of the public in a Nissan Micra). 👉 orlo.uk/E5Lak

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Four Cardiff men have been jailed for drug offences after being caught by the South Wales Police Serious Organised Crime team. 👉 orlo.uk/ODhve

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Take part in a national survey and have your say on crime and policing within the 'boundaries' of where you live. This will help build a clearer picture of public confidence in policing and how people's experiences change over time. Take part: orlo.uk/A6TwZ

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Have your say on crime and policing where you live. 📣 Register free with Neighbourhood Alert and take part in the National Public Confidence in Policing Survey. Your views will help researchers understand how confidence changes over time. 👉 orlo.uk/zpy4D

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

ℹ️ If you think you’ve had a scam call, text or email, don’t engage with it: don’t reply, don’t click any links, don’t press any buttons, and don’t share any personal or financial details.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On Saturday, seven volunteer special constables took part in a high-visibility operation across Swansea, resulting in: 🔹 18 incidents attended 🔹 6 arrests 🔹 4 stop searches 🔹 85 hours volunteered Well done all, and a huge thank you!

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In a single day last week, our Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr and Bridgend teams arrested more than 30 wanted people. Those apprehended included high-priority suspects arrested on suspicion of offences including threats to kill, assault and break of a domestic abuse protection order.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! Today we’re celebrating our brilliant police dogs and the important work they do across South Wales. 💙 Here's PC Owain Davies with his two four legged colleagues, PD Jax and PD Scout. 🐶

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

👉 If you’re going on holiday and planning to post on social media, ensure your posts aren’t public. You may be advertising that your home is empty! 📱 Also set your burglar alarm, if you have one, and consider setting lights and/or a radio on a timer.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Speak Welsh? Learning the language? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Yn siarad Cymraeg? Yn dysgu'r iaith? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Remember that you can follow our Welsh-language page 👉 @heddludecymru.bsky.social Our aim is to offer language choice and linguistic courtesy on a routine basis to all those who make contact with us. ✅

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Little did a prolific shoplifter realise when he was stealing items from a pharmacy that among those also in the store was one of our inspectors – off duty. The inspector kept eyes on the man as he moved around Cardiff, until on-duty colleagues arrived and made the arrest. 👀

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Excellent CCTV work by detectives resulted a man being brought to justice for upskirting in Cardiff. Police had been called to the incident in St David’s 2 shopping centre on the morning of Monday, July 7. ➡️ orlo.uk/lZzoh

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Watch as this PC ‘clocks’ a man holding a suspicious object in the middle of the night in Bridgend… before sprinting after the scarpering suspect. Officers were carrying out routine night-time patrols when they noticed Craig Larkin carrying a large object. 👉 orlo.uk/FYYJ7

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Red v blue. South v North (of England). Arsenal v Manchester City. 🔴🔵 A reminder that English top-flight football’s annual curtain raiser takes place on this side of the bridge this year (kick off 3pm on Sunday). And we in South Wales Police have been busy for months preparing. 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

In case you missed this story last week: a man's been jailed for multiple counts of rape following South Wales Police-led investigations. Najat Ismail, 53, of Cardiff, was sentenced to 20 years in jail, with an extension of five years due to the seriousness off his offences. 👉https://orlo.uk/2WzoV

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

South Wales Police was called to Amroth Road, Caerau, Cardiff, just after 8.30pm last night to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and e-bike. The pedestrian was an on-duty police officer. 👉 orlo.uk/TlFyF

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Anyone else's garden looking… crispy? 🥵🌡️🥀

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📹: We received a 999 call reporting a stolen car. The car was swiftly spotted by our teams. A short pursuit occurred before the driver lost control and crashed, then tried to run away. Officers turned over every leaf 🍂 to find the driver, before locating him in a bush.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Off on the road somewhere? Take your time and plan ahead. 📱 Don’t use your mobile phone while driving 🚖 Never drink or drug drive 😴 Take breaks on longer journeys 🚦 Be patient with other road users

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Showing scant regard for the narrow roads and cold weather, watch as this dangerous driver’s attempts to get away from police proved futile. ❌🚓 Officers initially spotted the Seat Ibiza at a petrol station in Merthyr in January. 👉 orlo.uk/FnwVE

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here's the damage caused to one of our vehicles when a man threw a bag of bottles at it while it was being driven to an emergency. The damage cost hundreds of pounds to fix. It also shows that even as our officers put themselves in harm’s way every day, sometimes danger can come unexpectedly.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🚨 Three men have been convicted of drug offences following a South Wales Police investigation. 👉 orlo.uk/AlfpZ If you are concerned that a young person or vulnerable child or adult may have been targeted by an organised crime group, please tell us.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Did you know that fraudsters can ‘spoof’ phone numbers? This means they can make a phone call appear as if it’s come from your bank or the police. 👉 Don't trust automatically the name or number shown on your phone display.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Slow down. Pass wide. Give horses space. When overtaking a horse and rider: 🐴 Slow to 10mph or less 🐴 Leave at least two metres of space 🐴 Pass slowly and carefully 🐴 Avoid revving your engine or sounding your horn 🔗 orlo.uk/Xb0uG

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Payday weekend pending? 🍹 ✅ Stick with friends you trust ✅ Keep an eye on your drink ✅ Use licensed taxis or public transport ❌ Never drink and drive

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We are currently recruiting for Police Officers. Our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) and our Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP) are now open. Apply here 🔗 orlo.uk/GdPL0

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

“Do you patrol the M4?” Earlier this week, while our Roads Policing Unit were doing just that in an unmarked vehicle, this is what they witnessed. The driver has been reported for driving offences. We are out there and are dedicated to keeping the roads of south Wales safe 💙.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Summer holidays are here. ☀️📱 With children and young people spending more time out with friends and online over the break, now is a good time to have open conversations about staying safe. We want every child and young person across South Wales to have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday. 💙

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

On #ArmedForcesDay, we’re extremely proud to announce that we have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. There are over 200 ex-Armed Forces personnel and 29 active reservists who serve our communities in South Wales Police. orlo.uk/et9sA

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A man from has been jailed for raping and assaulting a woman, as well as stealing her dog. Dominik Szymanski, 47, from Swansea, punched, kicked and dragged the victim when she refused to have sex with him at his flat. He has now been sentenced to 16 years in prison. orlo.uk/HL2Yb

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Six people have been jailed for the murder of a woman in Talbot Green, in the largest murder sentencing ever seen in Wales. Joanne Penney’s death was a result of a drugs feud between organised crime groups from Leicester and Wales. orlo.uk/HMBSg

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Thirty people have been sentenced for their part in serious disorder in Ely, Cardiff, in May 2023. We are extremely grateful for the support from the community. Our thoughts continue to be with the families and friends of Harvey Evans and Kyrees Sullivan. orlo.uk/dMhFF

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Staff on our Safety Bus have helped save the life of a man in cardiac arrest in Cardiff city centre. The Safety Bus happened to be nearby when a call came into the control room for assistance during the early hours of May 30. 👉 orlo.uk/2eiJx

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Today is the day! Officers, staff, volunteers and four-legged colleagues can’t wait to welcome you all at headquarters later. 👋 ⏰ 10am-4pm 📍 Police HQ, Bridgend

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Just four days to go until we’ll be welcoming you all to our Family Fun Day at Headquarters. 📅 Saturday, June 6 ⏰ 10am-4pm 📍 HQ, Bridgend

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Brynteg School @bryntegschool.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

PCSO Jenkins & PCSO Western have been patrolling outside Brynteg School following parking concerns raised by the local community. Officers observed vehicles parked on double yellow lines & Blue Badge misuse. Please park legally, avoid school gates & use Blue Badges correctly @swpolice.bsky.social

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A man from Swansea has been jailed after he was found guilty of the historic rape of two girls. David Lake carried out repeated attacks on the two girls, who are now adults. www.south-wales.police.uk/news/sout…

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Twenty-one illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been taken off the road thanks to another joint operation with Cardiff Council. This takes the total number of illegal vehicles seized and recycled since August 2025 to 6️⃣3️⃣3️⃣. 👉 bit.ly/4ugrymJ

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

👋 Introducing the South Wales Police Family Fun Day 2026: 📅 Saturday, June 6 📍 Bridgend Free event with tons of attractions and activities, including: 🚔 Police cars and bikes 🧒 Kids' uniform dress up 🐶 Police dog demonstrations

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Mohammed Ali Ege remains wanted in connection with the murder of Aamir Siddiqi in #Cardiff. Crimestoppers has renewed a reward of up to £10,000 for information leading to Ege’s arrest. He is wanted in connection with the murder of Aamir, 17, in 2010.

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

We are appealing for victim-survivors to come forward following the conviction of Anthony Pierce for multiple child sex offences. Pierce, 85, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child. bit.ly/4dviQLf

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

#JAILED | This man sexually abused a child on multiple occasions between 1989 and 1991. The victim reported the offences to South Wales Police years later, after confiding in his partner. Now the man – Phillip Harris – has been jailed. bit.ly/42iIxZc

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South Wales Police @swpolice.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

In case you missed it last week: this drug dealer was caught by facial recognition technology after sending his mate a photo of his new teeth. The unsuspecting dealer didn’t realise, however, that his pal’s phone was already in the hands of detectives. ➡️ bit.ly/4tWx5hT

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