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Wales Online
2 hours ago
- Wales Online
'Significant seizures' of hard drugs after police raids in Llandudno
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Police have made "significant seizures" of hard drugs following raids in Llandudno. Cash was also recovered, after warrants were executed at two addresses in the area, with three people under investigation for Class A drug supply. It comes as a new 'Clear Hold Build' policing team - made up of one sergeant and four officers, with another four set to join the team imminently, is launched to target anti-social behaviour and repeat offenders in the West Conwy area. A North Wales Police statement said: "Warrants executed at two addresses in the Llandudno area have resulted in significant seizures of Class A drugs and cash. "Officers from the NPT [Neighbourhood Policing Team] and Clear, Hold, Build team conducted the warrants yesterday morning (Tuesday, 1 July), with valuable support from the Dog Unit. Mobile phones and an assortment of drug paraphernalia were also seized from the properties. "As a result of yesterday's proactive warrants, three individuals are currently under investigation for Class A drug supply. The seizures made by attending officers are the latest in a series of co-ordinated drug warrants in the West Conwy area." (Image: North Wales Police) Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan, who leads the Clear, Hold, Build initiative for West Conwy, said: 'We will continue to target crimes which matter to people and will continue to listen to concerns. 'This targeted policing strategy reflects our determination to disrupt the flow of harmful and illegal drugs that devastate lives and communities. 'We continue to take a firm stance against drug supply and the harm it causes. Anyone seeking to profit from this kind of criminality should be aware—we are actively pursuing you and will work to bring you before the courts. 'Our efforts are not only focused on removing offenders from our streets but also on supporting those affected by addiction, safeguarding our communities, and strengthening public confidence. (Image: North Wales Police) 'We fully understand the far-reaching impact of drugs—not only on individuals who use them, but also on families, young people, and innocent members of the public who may be affected by the violence and disruption linked to drug crime.' Police also say the Clear Hold Build team has also arrested offenders 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. A West Conwy Police statement added: "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." The North Wales Live Whatsapp community for top stories and breaking news is live now - here's how to sign up Find crime figures for your area
North Wales Live
2 hours ago
- North Wales Live
'Significant seizures' of hard drugs after police raids in Llandudno
Police have made "significant seizures" of hard drugs following raids in Llandudno. Cash was also recovered, after warrants were executed at two addresses in the area, with three people under investigation for Class A drug supply. It comes as a new 'Clear Hold Build' policing team - made up of one sergeant and four officers, with another four set to join the team imminently, is launched to target anti-social behaviour and repeat offenders in the West Conwy area. A North Wales Police statement said: "Warrants executed at two addresses in the Llandudno area have resulted in significant seizures of Class A drugs and cash. "Officers from the NPT [Neighbourhood Policing Team] and Clear, Hold, Build team conducted the warrants yesterday morning (Tuesday, 1 July), with valuable support from the Dog Unit. Mobile phones and an assortment of drug paraphernalia were also seized from the properties. "As a result of yesterday's proactive warrants, three individuals are currently under investigation for Class A drug supply. The seizures made by attending officers are the latest in a series of co-ordinated drug warrants in the West Conwy area." Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan, who leads the Clear, Hold, Build initiative for West Conwy, said: 'We will continue to target crimes which matter to people and will continue to listen to concerns. 'This targeted policing strategy reflects our determination to disrupt the flow of harmful and illegal drugs that devastate lives and communities. 'We continue to take a firm stance against drug supply and the harm it causes. Anyone seeking to profit from this kind of criminality should be aware—we are actively pursuing you and will work to bring you before the courts. 'Our efforts are not only focused on removing offenders from our streets but also on supporting those affected by addiction, safeguarding our communities, and strengthening public confidence. 'We fully understand the far-reaching impact of drugs—not only on individuals who use them, but also on families, young people, and innocent members of the public who may be affected by the violence and disruption linked to drug crime.' Police also say the Clear Hold Build team has also arrested offenders 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. A West Conwy Police statement added: "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."
ITV News
15-05-2025
- ITV News
Police confirm body recovered in Llandudno is that of missing 16 year old boy
North Wales Police has confirmed that the body recovered during searches near Llandudno is that of a 16-year-old who has been missing for nearly a week. Athrun, aged 16, from South Gloucestershire, was on holiday in the Welsh town. Athrun's family have been informed and are being supported by officers. Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: 'Our thoughts are very much with Athrun's family, who wish to thank all agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support with the search, and for not giving up on his recovery. 'This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, but we hope it can now provide some answers for Athrun's family. 'I continue to ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly difficult time.' He was last seen at around 2pm on Saturday, 10 May, on West Shore Beach in Llandudno. Multi-agency searches had been ongoing following the sighting of a body on the evening of 13 May. Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered.
BBC News
15-05-2025
- BBC News
Llandudno: Body identified as missing teen Athrun following search
The body of a "vulnerable" 16-year-old boy who went missing at the weekend has been identified. Athrun, who was autistic, and believed to be wearing only blue and white patterned swim shorts and no footwear, was reported missing from West Shore Beach in Llandudno, Conwy county at about 14:00 BST on 10 an extensive sea search, North Wales Police recovered a body and it was identified as Athrun, from South Gloucestershire on Insp Trystan Bevan said: "Our thoughts are very much with Athrun's family, who wish to thank all agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support with the search, and for not giving up on his recovery." He added: "This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, but we hope it can now provide some answers for Athrun's family."
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Daily Record
Body found in search for missing teen who disappeared on holiday
Formal identification is yet to take place, but confirmed Athrun's family have been informed and are receiving support from officers. A body has been recovered in the search for a 16-year-old boy who vanished while on holiday and visiting a beach in North Wales. The teenager, named Athrun, disappeared on Saturday afternoon during a visit to West Shore Beach in Llandudno, Conwy. Originally from South Gloucestershire, he had been last seen at around 2pm wearing only swimming shorts, reports the Mirror. A sighting of a body in the same area was reported on Tuesday evening, triggering a major multi-agency search which concluded tonight when a body was recovered around 6.20pm. North Wales Police said formal identification is yet to take place, but confirmed Athrun's family have been informed and are receiving support from officers. The large-scale search effort included police helicopters, coastguard crews, divers from the police underwater search unit, and volunteers from the local community. Villagers rallied to help, and a nearby Baptist church opened its doors to provide refreshments for emergency workers who searched "through the night" after the initial sighting earlier in the week. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. In a statement released on Wednesday night, North Wales Police said: "A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun. "Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West Shore area of Llandudno following sighting of a body on Tuesday evening. "Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered today at 6.20pm. "Formal identification is yet to take place, but Athrun's family have been informed and are being supported by officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed." Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan added: 'My deepest condolences remain with Athrun's family, and I would ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly sad and difficult time. 'This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, and I would once again like to thank partner agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support and tireless assistance with the searches over the last five days.'
