Twenty-seven arrests were made across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot as officers carried out the latest round of arrests of outstanding suspects under Op Chirk.
Operation Chirk involves days of action where outstanding suspects and those subject of wanted appeals are targeted to be brought into custody.
During the latest Op Chirk event on Wednesday October 28, the following arrests were made:
- Townhill/Gower – Five arrests
- Morriston – Five arrests
- City – Seven arrests
- Gorseinon/ Penlan – Two arrests
- Neath – Six arrests, including one by Special Constables
- Port Talbot – Two arrests
These arrests included high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators, outstanding warrants, and recalls.
Twelve of the arrests have since been charged/remanded for court.
Deputy Inspector Martin Fox said:
“Each Operation Chirk engagement demonstrates our determination to pursue criminals and bring them to justice.
“Officers and staff have worked tirelessly to reduce outstanding demand through detailed investigations carried out with the utmost professionalism.
“Well done to all officers and staff, and thank you to the public who supplied information which was vital to securing these arrests and keeping our communities safe.”
