A huge cannabis factory has been discovered in a residential street in Newport.

Gwent Police executed a drugs warrant in the early hours of Saturday, January 18, at a property in York Place.

Officers discovered a large quantity of cannabis and about 200 plants were seized.

Pictures taken by officers at the scene show hundreds of plants, sophisticated equipment and a large pile of harvested cannabis.

Gwent Police raided the property on Saturday
A huge quantity of harvested cannabis was seized

Gwent Police said a 41-year-old man from Newport was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a controlled Class B drug.

A force spokesman added that the man had been released "under investigation".

Gwent Police asked anyone with information about the supply of drugs to contact them on 101, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.