Police said the four men aroused suspicion due to their behaviour and made residents feel uncomfortable
21:37, 15 Jan 2026Updated 21:50, 15 Jan 2026
Police have charged four men with acting as a pedlar without a pedlar’s certificate in connection with incidents across Gower(Image: MediaWales)
Four men have been charged in connection with a series of incidents where cold-callers have been knocking on people’s doors and acting suspiciously and, in some cases, aggressively while trying to sell items.
The four people – aged in their 20s and 30s and from Reading, Middlesborough, and Stock-on-Tees – have been charged with acting as a pedlar without a pedlar’s certificate. One of the men has also been charged with possession of cannabis.
The charges follow reports from householders in Mumbles and villages across Gower.
South Wales Police detective inspector Tom Richardson thanked residents for their “diligence and willingness to report” the problem.
He said: “These four men aroused suspicion due to their behaviour and made local residents feel uncomfortable. We thank residents for their diligence and willingness to report this to police.
Reporting to and engaging with the police is invaluable in helping us keep our communities safe. If you witness unknown individuals acting suspiciously in your area, please report it to us.”
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