Police get extra powers after increased reports of knife crime in one part of Cardiff

Ffion Lewis

10 May 2024 at 11:53 am·2-min read

A 72-hour dispersal order has been put in place in Butetown and part of Cardiff Bay -Credit:Google

Police in an area of Cardiff have been given extra powers to prevent drug dealing, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. A 72-hour dispersal order has been put in place in Butetown and part of Cardiff Bay, coming into force on Friday afternoon and ending at 2.15pm on Monday, May 13.

The order was granted under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014. Under Section 35 of the act, police officers can instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to leave the area as illustrated in the map below.

During this time, officers will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause anti-social behaviour. South Wales Police said the order is a preventative measure following increase reports of drug dealing, knife crime and anti-social behaviour. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here

The area covered by the order

The area covered by the warning -Credit:South Wales Police

Inspector Abi Biddle from South Wales Police said: “The dispersal order is in place over the weekend as a preventative measure. We will have an increased presence in Butetown and officers won’t hesitate to enforce the extra powers afforded to them in order to keep the community safe. We urge parents and guardians to speak to their young people about not getting involved in drugs and knife crime.”

The force's statement went on to say: "South Wales Police has a zero-tolerance approach to drug dealing and this dispersal order is just one example of the work we are doing. We can, and regularly do, act upon the information provided to us by the public, so please keep it coming. Anyone with suspicions or information about illegal drug supply is urged to contact us.

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