A new policing team, tasked with proactively targeting anti-social behaviour and repeat offenders in our communities has been set up in West Conwy.

The 'Clear Hold Build' team is made up of one Sergeant and four officers, with another four set to join the team imminently and are based at Llandudno Police Station.

Over recent weeks they have been busy assisting their response colleagues – arresting offenders, submitting intelligence, being on targeted hi-visibility patrols and carrying out stop searches.

This has resulted in prolific and repeat offenders being arrested for offences such as stalking and harassment, public order, domestic violence-related assault, drug driving, burglary, breach of restraining order and criminal damage. Arrests linked to high-value retail thefts across Conwy and Denbighshire have also been made, whereby the thefts involved stolen items in excess of £1,000.

Anti-social behaviour is also being targeted, and youths have been taken home to their parents. Three youths have also been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and burglary. Six fail to appear/recall to prison arrests have been carried out by the team along with 25 stop searches.

Officers have been involved with three drugs warrants – the most recent executed at an address in Llanfairfechan whereby drugs, cash and mobile phones were seized. One male was arrested, and he has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.

They have also been involved in a joint drugs operation with British Transport Police colleagues.