A Section 35 order was authorised on Thursday afternoon, giving officers extra powers to move people on if they are causing harassment, alarm or distress. The order covers a wide area of Gorseinon and will remain in force from 4pm until midnight.
Police say the dispersal zone stretches across the centre of Gorseinon, running from the ALDI and ASDA end of town, across Parc Melyn Mynach and up towards Gorseinon Hospital, before looping around Parc y Werin. The order covers the main routes and gathering spots where officers say problems have been concentrated in recent weeks.
South Wales Police said the decision follows several weeks of problems in the town, particularly on Thursday evenings, with reports ranging from nuisance behaviour to more serious incidents.
Sergeant Molly Llewellyn, South Wales Police, said the behaviour seen recently “will not be tolerated” and urged parents to make sure they know where their children are tonight.
“We have seen an increase in anti‑social behaviour and criminal activity in and around the area on Thursday evenings. This type of behaviour will not be tolerated. We are appealing to parents and guardians to ensure they know where their children are and what they are doing, and to help us keep our community safe,” she said.
She added that officers will be out in greater numbers throughout the evening to reassure residents and clamp down on disorder.
“There will be increased visibility from the Neighbourhood Policing Team to disrupt this type of behaviour, provide reassurance, and help build trust and confidence within the community.”
The force has published a map showing the full area covered by the dispersal zone.
