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Yahoo
09-08-2025
- Yahoo
Masked e-bikers are 'intimidating' Pembrokeshire town, say locals
Masked youths riding e-bikes have sparked fury and fear in a Pembrokeshire community. Dozens of complaints are being made on social media about the riders by angry residents of Pembroke Dock, who dubbed them 'incredibly intimidating' and 'cowardly'. There have been claims that the youths have been 'mugging' and 'attempting to rob young girls' and have been brandishing metal bats and soft air pistols. Calls have been made for police to take action against the youths, who one person described on social media as 'wannabe little gangsters'. Dyfed-Powys Police has now issued a response to the concerns and is urging people to provide information to help them identify the e-bikers. A spokesperson for the force said: "Dyfed-Powys Police has been made aware of community concerns relating to masked e-bike riders in the Pembroke Dock area. "While reports of violence have been received by the force, initial enquiries indicate that no physical violence – including robberies or muggings – have taken place. "Officers continue to investigate reports of verbal threats and anti-social behaviour linked to e-bike riders in Pembroke Dock and are working to identify those responsible and ensure they are dealt with appropriately." They added that senior Dyfed-Powys Police officers in Pembrokeshire, known as BCU (Basic Command Unit) commanders are also 'working alongside partner agencies on a co-ordinated response to the ongoing concerns'. Inspector Celt Thomas said: 'I want to reassure the community of Pembroke Dock that we are taking these reports seriously and are working hard to identify those responsible. "I understand the distress that these reports have caused to local residents, and want to be clear that threatening and anti-social behaviour has no place in our community. 'We do not believe this group of riders are targeting any particular group within the Pembroke Dock area, but we urge anyone who witnesses any antisocial or threatening behaviour to report it to us. "If you have any information that could help us identify the e-bikers responsible, please get in touch.'
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
The Pembrokeshire drug dealer who stashed 12 grams of heroin inside him
THIS is the face of a 'drug mule' who has been jailed after being caught with more than 12 grams of heroin stashed up his bum. Mark Briskham, 52, of Wavell Crescent in Pembroke Dock, was jailed for 16 months after admitting possession with intent to supply heroin and heroin possession. Sentencing him, Judge Geraint Walters said: 'Amongst all Class A drugs, this is the most harmful of them all. 'Engaging in the activity of supplying it has to be treated as a serious matter.' Swansea Crown Court heard that Briskham and another man drove to the Swansea area to pick up a quantity of diamorphine – heroin – at around 9.30am on June 8 last year. However, Briskham was stopped by police in Llanteg on his way back home that afternoon. No drugs were found in the car or on either of the men, prosecutor Caitlin Brazel said, so they were both taken to Withybush Hospital for a scan. The passenger's scan was negative, but Briskham then refused to be examined. He was taken to the police station and kept under supervision, until he asked to go to the toilet and expelled a package containing 12.7 grams of diamorphine from his rectum. A drug expert valued the heroin at £1,590 if sold in street deals. Briskham initially denied a charge of possession with intent to supply heroin, but admitted a charge of possession. However, he pleaded guilty on the morning of trial on a basis which was accepted by the prosecution. The defendant said he only wanted to buy seven grams of heroin for his own personal use. He had agreed to drive to pick the drugs up and bring them back, and would be supplied with seven grams out of the total haul when this was done. 'He's being used as a mule,' Judge Walters summarised. Mark Briskham was stopped by police whilst he had 12 grams of heroin stashed up his bum. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police) 'There has been a significant gap in his offending,' said Jon Tarrant, in mitigation. 'In the last 17 years or so there has been very little which the defendant has troubled the court.' Mr Tarrant said Briskham contacted the health board about his addiction issues following his arrest, and was now drug-free. He said the defendant 'welcomed' his period in custody after pleading guilty, adding that it had been 'a bit of a wake-up call' for him. As he jailed Briskham, Judge Walters accused him of having 'played cat and mouse' with the police after initially refusing to be examined in hospital and then not pleading guilty to possession with intent until the morning of trial.
