Officers carried out a search warrant of an address on the B4269, Llanellen at around 7.30am on Friday 9 December.

During the search, two suspicious devices were found at the address. Following the discovery, a specialist trained personnel from the army’s explosive ordnance disposal unit (EOD) attended to examine and remove the objects.

Consequently, nearby properties were evacuated and cordon was put in place as a precaution. The devices were examined and confirmed as not suspicious and lawfully in possession.

Gwent Police confirmed that a 44-year-old man from the Llanellen area was arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon and has since been released under investigation.

He also received a conditional caution for criminal damage relating to a separate incident.

The incident led to road closures between Llanfoist and Llanellen until 4.24pm on Friday.