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Official X page for our Roads Policing & Specialist Operations (RPSO) unit. To speak to us, DM @GwentPolice or dial 101. In an emergency, always dial 999.

Gwent, South Wales, UK
Joined May 2015
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
4 days
You said ... We did Following a comment on one of our posts by a resident that nothings being done about cars & electric charging cables blocking pavements for pedestrians on Worcester Street, Brynmawr, #CommercialVehicleUnit attended, educated and hopefully solved the issue.
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
5 days
Did you know... #CommercialVehicleUnit are trained to identify stolen plant equipment and machinery. We use scanning technology on all plant we stop and have access to police and @datatagPLT systems to identify stolen machinery and return it to rightful owners. #Rapid
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
11 days
#CommercialVehicleUnit noticed this woman and small child unable to pass this car obstructing the entire pavement during rush hour on Highcross Road. Owner dealt with for causing an obstruction and the car was moved. Minor issues can cause major collisions. Be considerate πŸ™
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
13 days
This vehicle was stopped by #CommercialVehicleUnit initially due to lack of load security. People get hurt and killed from items like this falling from vehicles. βš–οΈ Also 360kg overweight. πŸ”΅ No tax πŸ›ž Tyres devoid of tread & underinflated. 🚫 Prohibited & Prosecuted
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
14 days
#CommercialVehicleUnit out today following report from County Councillor of Highcross Road weight restriction breaches. β›” 7 breaches of weight restriction 🚚 3 Insecure Loads πŸ”’ 1 x vehicle prohibited & immobilised for being unsafe 🚭 1 LGV driver arrested for drug driving
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
14 days
🚁 You can run, but you can't hide from @NPASSouthWest πŸš— Reports of a stolen motor vehicle in #Newport πŸ‘οΈ NPAS soon on scene and located the stolen vehicle from the sky πŸš” πŸ•β€πŸ¦Ί Officers guided in and two suspects arrested! #T1 #Teamwork #RoadsPolicing
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
20 days
#CommercialVehicleUnit out in @Monmouthshire today, looking at drug driving amongst HGV drivers. βœ…οΈ 9 drivers tested negative ❌️Unfortunately 1️⃣ driver tested positive for cocaine and was arrested. 1️⃣ uninsured and disqualified driver also dealt with. #Fatal4
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
21 days
@GPTorfaen πŸ”Ή one vehicle was seized for having no insurance πŸ”Ή one driver was dealt with for breaking drivers' hours rules. On top of this, two people were arrested for drug driving ❌ πŸ‘€
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
21 days
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
26 days
Have you been keeping up with the updates over on our new Facebook account? πŸ‘€ If you haven’t then you’re really missing out 🀩 Head over there now to keep up to date with the team πŸ‘‰
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
27 days
Please note: this account will remain active 🚨
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Gwent Police | Operations & Support
29 days
This vehicle stopped in Newport by #CommercialVehicleUnit due to their windows allowing in a staggering ZERO 0️⃣ percent of light through! We had to do another roadside calibration of our device just to make sure it was reading correctly! 🚭Also failed drug test and arrested.
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
30 days
The driver of the VW Van decided to run red light 🚦 when stopped the driver only had a provisional licence. Our traffic cars πŸš” are fitted with ANPR, this Nissan pulled up behind and our car told us they had no insurance. ❗ Vehicles Seized ❗ Drivers Reported for Offences
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
1 month
This vehicle was stopped today by the #CommercialVehicleUnit, due to the grossly inadequate load security. We have had several loads like this fall onto the road. 🚭 Driver then failed a roadside drug test for cannabis and was arrested. #Fatal4
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
1 month
🫑 All in a night shift for T1: πŸ¦” Stolen vehicle stung & recovered in #Magor πŸ•΅πŸ» Vehicle on cloned plates seized in #Newport ❗ Speeding vehicle in #Newbridge seized for driving in anti social manner πŸš” Driver with no license or insurance in #Newport reported & vehicle seized
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@gpoperations
Gwent Police | Operations & Support
1 month
When was the last time you checked your tyres? Driving your vehicle in the current weather conditions with tyres like this is dangerous. Driver has been dealt with accordingly
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