Dyfed-Powys Police issued a number of Section 35 dispersal notices in Tenby over the weekend, with two arrests made, as Operation Lion was launched early this year to tackle anti-social behaviour in the seaside town and neighbouring village Saundersfoot.

Following concerns in the community over large gatherings in Tenby harbour this month, which resulted in numerous reports of anti-social behaviour, Dyfed-Powys Police launched its Operation Lion scheme earlier than normal this year on Friday (April 23) to provide a visible presence throughout both Tenby and Saundersfoot.

Following the launch of Operation Lion, Chief Inspector Louise Harries said: “On the whole this weekends’ visitors to Tenby have enjoyed themselves without spoiling it for others.

“Unfortunately some people’s behaviour did get out of hand and we issued a number of Section 35 dispersal notices and two arrests were made.

“Operation Lion and the partnership work was really beneficial in our response and I am grateful for that and to the residents also for their engagement.

“We’re very lucky to live and work in a place that people want to visit and we welcome visitors to the area to come and enjoy what is on offer. However, we won’t put up with people behaving badly and ruining the fun for everyone.

“We’ll continue taking action against anyone causing ASB, public disorder or committing crime in Tenby over the coming months,” she added.

Operation Lion is a partnership initiative with the aim to ensure public safety and deter anti-social behaviour, low level public order and drink related problems.

More police resources will be dedicated to the area to engage with those visitors and residents and help manage any increase of crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour.

This will be also be supported by additional staff and measures from police partners.

Officers will be maintaining a visible presence and will be engaging with the public and utilising enforcement powers to disperse those acting in an anti-social manner if required.

British Transport Police will also have extra officers on high-visibility patrols, ensuring those travelling to Pembrokeshire can do so safely.