10 years in prison for Bargoed man involved in the supply of drugs
37-year-old Peter Ian Yandell, from Bargoed, was arrested at his business premises on June 11. Officers from Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for southern Wales, executed the warrant at Yandell’s vehicle workshop in Tredegar. Yandell had been using the…
Two men sentenced for drug offences
Two men have been sentenced after officers from Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for southern Wales, observed them engaging in a drug exchange in Swansea. On June 9, 2024, Tarian officers observed 50-year-old Lee Ruggles (right) and 21-year-old Kian…
Organised Crime Group convicted following proactive investigation led by Tarian ROCU
An organised crime group has been convicted following a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales. Eleven people, aged between 24 and 44, were convicted of Conspiracy to supply Class ‘B’ Controlled Drugs…
Illegal drone activity at HMP Parc targeted in joint operation
Drones are increasingly used by criminals to drop contraband into prison estates across the United Kingdom. HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales, has been the subject of an ongoing operation by police and G4S to tackle drone incursions and prevent…
Liverpool man sent to prison following £1 million drugs seizure
A man from Merseyside who was stopped by West Mercia police on the 12th of June 2023 as part of a joint operation run by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit for Southern Wales, and the North West Regional Organised…