Gwent Police - Roads Policing & Dog Section

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

🚔 During a nights shift, Roads Policing officers were in the Newport area proactively targeting motorbikes suspected to be involved in crime.

🛵 This moped was sighted on the A4810 and it immediately failed to stop for officers.

🚁 The rider couldn't shake off the pursuing police vehicles and took to footpaths, but unfortunately for them NPAS were in the sky watching.

🐕‍🦺 The rider ditched the moped and tried to hide in some nearby bushes. PD Rizzo was deployed and with the prospect of a dog bite, the suspect came out voluntarily.

👤 A 24 year old male from the Newport area was charged and remanded to court for:
1️⃣ Dangerous driving
2️⃣ No insurance
3️⃣ Disqualified driving
4️⃣ Fraudulent use of registration mark.

15/09/2026

➡️ Sting ➡️ Box ➡️ Driver detained.

🚔 Roads Policing officers and PD Rizzo's handler stopped this vehicle in Newport, just one hour after it was reported stolen to police.

🦔 It was spotted by one of our marked units and stung in the lanes, heading towards the A4810.

❗ It subsequently failed to stop and a pursuit was declared.

🗃️ The vehicle travelled the wrong side of the dual carriageway and was soon boxed in, causing minor damage to police vehicles, but bringing the pursuit to a safe resolution.

👤The driver has since been charged with the following offences and will appear in court:
1️⃣ Aggravated vehicle taking
2️⃣ Dangerous driving
3️⃣ Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence
4️⃣ No insurance
5️⃣ Fail to stop for police.

14/09/2026

🏍️ This motorbike drew attention to itself when it was spotted travelling at excess speed in the Caerphilly area.

🚔 Completely oblivious to the marked police vehicle behind them, the rider then performed a 4 car overtake at excess speed and generally rode recklessly with little regard for other road users.

❗ The motorbike was stopped and rider reported for dangerous riding and travelling at excess speed.

🚶🏻 Utilising Section 59 Police Reform Act 2002 powers, the motorbike was seized and rider had to walk home.

12/09/2026

A birthday shift treat for Lando last night, after assisting Caerphilly south officers.

PD Lando located vital evidence after officers detained a male who had fled from a stolen vehicle.

PD Lando was searching for outstanding suspects over a large area. During the search Lando stopped in his tracks and located the keys for the vehicle, along with items used in the offence, hidden in bushes some distance from the vehicle.

11/09/2026

🎂🐾 Happy Birthday to Police Dogs Jack & Lando! 🐾🎂

From tracking offenders to locating critical evidence, these two dedicated dogs play a vital role in helping us protect our communities every day.

Today's mission? Birthday treats, belly rubs and plenty of celebration! 🦴🎉

Join us in wishing Jack and Lando a fantastic birthday! 💙🐕

08/09/2026

❗ Cloned van seized from Lliswerry in Newport.

🧱 It would appear that the users of the van were hoping the signwriting advertising local building work would help it blend in.

🕵🏻 An examination of the vehicle showed it was displaying incorrect registration plates to hide some document offences.

👤 46 year old male from Newport issued with a traffic offence report for:
1️⃣ Driving without insurance.
2️⃣ Driving without a valid MoT.

🪝 Van seized.

08/09/2026

🛵 Did you know your Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate is only valid for 2 years?

⚠️ If your CBT is due to expire, you'll need to renew it before continuing to ride on L plates unless you've passed your full motorcycle test.

👤 The rider of this moped CBT certificate had expired, but they were sighted by roads policing officers riding around the Llanbradach area.

❗ They were reported for driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and the moped was seized.

07/09/2026

🚔 This vehicle failed to stop for officers in the Pengam area.

🫣 The driver soon came to their senses and pulled over.

❗ Driver identified as a provisional licence holder, with no 'L' plates displayed and they were not being supervised.

👤 22 year old female from Blackwood issued a traffic offence report for:
1️⃣ Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence.
2️⃣ Driving without due care and attention.
3️⃣ Failing to stop for police.

🫡 Vehicle seized to prevent any further risk on our roads.

06/09/2026

🏍️ Fancy learning how to ride like an Advanced Police Motorcyclist?

We’ll be bringing something a little different to the Gwent Police Recruitment Event on Saturday 12 September! 👮‍♂️

Come along and experience the VisionZero Motorcycle Road Safety Simulator — an immersive, state-of-the-art simulator designed to help riders experience realistic hazards and develop their hazard awareness in a safe environment.

With a real motorcycle, authentic controls, surround screens, vibration, sound and realistic road scenarios, it’s a chance to see how quickly you can spot potential hazards and make the right decisions. 🏍️💨

🗓️ Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ 10am–1pm
📍 Gwent Police Headquarters, Llantarnam, NP44 3FW.

Whether you’re interested in joining Gwent Police, already ride a motorcycle, or simply want to try something different, come along and have a go!

Will you spot the hazards? 👀