Dyfed-Powys Police Force's Day of Action is underway across Carmarthenshire tacking those who exploit the vulnerable.
The Day of Action has kicked off this morning with a number of arrests already made.
Police officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and multi-agency partners are busy executing arrest warrants, undertaking spot checks and pooling intelligence to crackdown on those who are known to be offending.
The force are tackling those who take advantage of the most vulnerable, including those involved in modern day slavery, child sexual exploitation, domestic abuse, drug supply and misuse and, travelling criminality.
Police officers, PCSOs, Special Constables and multi-agency partners are busy executing arrest warrants, undertaking spot checks and pooling intelligence to crackdown on those who are known to be offending.
8065/8091 @YsgolBroTawe advising on seatbelts, car seats, mobile phones, speed limits around schools and smoking in vehicles #totalfocus pic.twitter.com/KKYSlrOJ41
— Ystradgynlais Police (@DPP_NPT_Ystrad) May 17, 2017
Superintendent Ian John, BCU Commander for Pembrokeshire and force lead on today’s activity, said:
“Abuse of the most vulnerable more often than not takes place behind closed doors or in dark corners. Today is about shining a light on those spaces and raising awareness of the tell-tale signs.”
“We are running multiagency operations across the force to raise awareness of the signs that might suggest someone is being exploited and, are confronting head on those who are known to be offending.”
Superintendent John added, “If you know about it, report it. The exploitation of the most vulnerable cannot be tackled by us and our partners alone. Our communities have a big part to play in this.”
“We police the safest towns and villages across England and Wales, but we know that that means little to those who are living with the misery, torment and pain of criminal exploitation day-in day-out. We need to hear from you if you are suffering. We also need you to tell us if you suspect that others are being taken advantage of.”
Speedwatch on Brecon Road. So grateful for our volunteers coming ou in this weather #TotalFocus pic.twitter.com/AeXrG5Q5Y4
— Ystradgynlais Police (@DPP_NPT_Ystrad) May 17, 2017
Call Dyfed-Powys Police on 101 if you have information to share. Or, if you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired, text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Reports can be made anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Follow #TotalFocus to track updates throughout the day.
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