RESIDENTS are calling for action over anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol and drugs which has left them fearing for their safety.

Politicians have met with people living along South Road in Aberystwyth to hear their concerns over the issues in the area, which residents say are driving families out of the area.

One resident said that threatening behaviour from people living in flats in the area has left them fearing for their safety.

Over the last 12 months, police have seized heroin in the area worth in excess of £160,000 with one of the seizures described by officers as the largest ever seen in the Dyfed Powys area.

One resident, who asked not to be named, said the issues of drugs and anti-social behaviour in the area are forcing families to move out and said the police are doing little to tackle the issue.

Mid and West Wales MS, Jane Dodds, along with former Ceredigion MP, Mark Williams and town councillor, Mair Benjamin, have met with residents and are backing their calls for something to be done.

Jane Dodds said: “I am worried to have heard so many complaints about anti-social behaviour in Rheidol Ward.

“I have now written to Dafydd Llewellyn, the Commissioner for Dyfed Powys Police and awaiting a response in addition to liaising with the Ceredigion Council.

Cllr Mair Benjamin added: “It is deeply upsetting to see so many residents have experienced these problems in recent weeks. I will continue to work with the community and all stakeholders to make sure they are not left unaddressed.

“Having already spoken to the local PCSOs, they made it clear that residents must phone-in incidents on 101 so that every situation is logged so that the police can request extra resources and possible CCTV coverage. I will be holding another monthly surgery next month to keep residents informed of any progress made.”

Mark Williams added: “I am saddened to see the situation around South Road and Maesyrafon has deteriorated so much.

“A number of residents have now expressed that they are seriously concerned for their safety and it is simply not on. I know most that we spoke to were simply glad that someone was finally taking their concerns seriously.”

During the meeting last weekend, residents said that they were supportive of rehabilitation facilities, but they felt the issues were not always being adequately dealt with by authorities.

Dyfed-Powys Police, the Police Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn and Ceredigion County Council were all approached for comment for comment by the Cambrian News, but no response was received at the time of publication.