Large parts of two Welsh towns have become the subject of "dispersal orders" after police have received numerous complaints from local residents about anti-social behaviour, underage drinking and drug-taking in their local communities. The orders give officers extra powers to "move people out" of the areas for a set period of 48 hours over this weekend.
The orders are in place for the Mariners Quay area of Aberavon from Friday, June 16 at 4pm for 48 hours, and for the greater Llanelli area from Friday, June 16 at 6pm for 48 hours, officers have confirmed.
Confirming the timings for the dispersal order in the Mariners Quay area, a spokesperson for South Wales Police Swansea and Neath Port Talbot said: "Following reports of anti-social behaviour and groups congregating at Mariners Quay, Mariners Point and the adjacent beach front area in Port Talbot, a Section 35 Dispersal order will be in place covering the area from 4pm today, Friday, June 16, for a period of 48 hours." You can sign up to our specialist crime newsletter for the latest crime stories directly to your inbox here.
