County lines crackdown leads to arrest in Llandrindod Wells

Officers carried out three drug warrants at properties in Llandrindod Wells, resulting in the seizure and destruction of class A drugs and action taken to prevent properties being used for criminal activity.

An arrest was made, and another individual attended a voluntary interview following the warrants, which were coordinated by officers in mid Powys.

Llandrindod Wells from the air.

The enforcement action took place in early March during national County Lines Intensification Week, an initiative aimed at disrupting organised crime groups who transport illegal drugs across policing and local authority boundaries - often exploiting children and vulnerable adults.

County lines gangs frequently take over the homes of vulnerable people through intimidation, using the properties as bases for criminal activity. This practice is known as cuckooing.

Dyfed‑Powys Police Sergeant Sarah Evans, of the Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention (NPP) team in mid Powys, said: “We delivered a successful plan as part of County Lines Intensification Week, with excellent support from colleagues including the Serious and Organised Crime Unit, response and armed officers, the special constabulary and the dog section, who all worked closely with our dedicated neighbourhood officers.

“Among the targeted properties, there was one arrest and a voluntary interview in connection with drug offences, with drugs seized and removed from circulation.

“Neighbourhood officers also visited 15 cuckooing locations, providing support and signposting to vulnerable individuals and making referrals to partner agencies to help safeguard them from further exploitation.

“Disrupting these criminal gangs remains a year‑round priority for Dyfed‑Powys Police.

“Intensification weeks help shine a spotlight on the issue and send a clear message to those intent on causing harm.”