Operation Cubism: Targeting Anti social behaviour in the Ogmore and Garw Valley

As a result of Operation Cubism 5 anti social behaviour related arrests were made including 3 males and 2 females, 8 ASBO Referrals were submitted, 113 person stop searches were conducted, and 3 Fixed Penalty Notices were issued.

Neighbourhood Beat Officer PC Chris Thomas, who led the operation stated “The PACT led operation was conducted to tackle anti social behaviour throughout the Ogmore and Garw Valley, in response to community members identifying anti social behaviour as a priority for partnership action at multiple valley PACT meetings.”

PC Chris Thomas continues “The operation included intelligence led high visibility foot patrols in the vicinity of housing estates, parks, retail premises, and licensed premises. The operation included enforcement with 5 arrests being made, along with prevention through active community engagement.”

Betws PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) Dave Wilkinson, stated “Part of the operation included targeted foot patrols throughout Betws with an emphasis on preventing anti social behaviour. The high visibility nature of the operation resulted in no reported incidents of anti social behaviour in the Betws area.”

Neighbourhood Beat Officer PC Suzette Williams stated “Operations to tackle anti social behaviour will be ongoing throughout the valley. The Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to work closely with our community members and positive action will be taken against any offenders.”

Community members with any information on anti social behaviour in the Ogmore and Garw Valley are urged to contact Pontycymmer Police Station on 01656 655 555, or Bridgend Police Station on 01656 655 555, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively community members with information on anti social behaviour can approach officers on the beat, or inform their Neighbourhood Policing Team via upcoming Partners and Communities Together (PACT) meetings, with meeting dates being available from www.saferbridgend.org.uk, and clicking on the PACT Information link.

Community Partners will be holding the following PACT meetings:

Wednesday 23rd May 2007:

Blaengarw, Pontycymmer – Blaengarw RFC – 18:30

Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale – Berwyn Centre, Nantymoel – 18:30

Monday 11th June 2007:

Betws – Betws Junior School – 18:30