Police have issued a dispersal order in Ystradgnlais today.

Dyfed-Powys Police officers issued the notice for Ystradgynlais town centre today to crack down on anti-social behavior.

The order will come into place from 5pm today (Friday) and be in effect for 48 hours.

The large area covered in the order includes the bus station and The Welfare. The area covers as far east as Derwen Road and then up to the River Tawe.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “The dispersal order, which is granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will apply to all, including youths, and will be in place for 48 hours from 5pm today.

“It will cover the area as shown on the map. Police officers and PCSOs will be able to instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to leave the area. They will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause anti-social behavior.”

Police have said if you have any concerns, please contact them via 101 and quote the reference 24000846093.

Dispersal orders typically give officers extra powers to direct groups to leave an area if they are involved in anti-social behavior or disorder, if members of the public are being harassed, alarmed or distressed or if officers think their behaviour may lead to anti-social behavior.