CARDIFF couple who ignored police advice in order to travel to a holiday home in Pembrokeshire have been issued with fines.
When stopped by police near Carmarthen yesterday (April 15), the family told officers their caravan had developed a leak.
Officers saw the car was packed with clothes and other belongings suggesting intentions for a long-term stay.
They explained the current regulations around essential travel, and encouraged the driver to turn around and head home.
But just half an hour later their vehicle was spotted again near Freshwater East beach in Pembrokeshire.
Both adults were issued with Covid-19 fines, and escorted outside of the force area.
Inspector Andrew Williams said it was not acceptable for people to ignore police advice.
“We have been working hard over the last three weeks to engage with potential visitors and explain that holidays to Pembrokeshire – or anywhere else – are not allowed at present,” he said.
“It beggars belief that – despite daily coverage of the coronavirus crisis and the dangers it presents to people’s lives – some people are still acting in such a selfish and irresponsible way.”
For more info about Coronavirus and the current measures in place, visit gov.uk/Coronavirus
Dyfed-Powys Police has also produced a handy FAQ here: bit.ly/DPPCovid19
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