A Gilwern cannabis farm was sniffed out by local Abergavenny police officers earlier this month.

The small ‘grow’ operation in Gilwern was raided by Gwent Police officers, who arrested a 57-year-old man after discovering a number of the pungent plants being farmed at a local address.

PC Adam Hollings, of Abergavenny police station, said, “We always try to act quickly on all reports of criminality and whilst some people see producing cannabis as a minor issue, it can have an impact on the local community and we will continue to deal promptly and effectively with any similar reports in the future.”

?The 57-year-old man was given an official police caution. The drugs were seized and destroyed.