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Two men were arrested following a drugs raid in Elliotstown, New Tredegar.

Police officers carried out the raid at a property on Jubilee Road at 6.30am on Tuesday morning (February 16).

A 48-year-old man from Elliotstown was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of class A drugs and being in possession of class B drugs.

The second man – a 47-year-old from Elliotstown – was also arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of class A drugs.

The two men have since been released under investigation.

A Gwent Police spokesperson said: “During the warrant, a number of items were seized by officers. These include a quantity of drugs, which will be analysed for formal identification, drug paraphernalia and mobile phones.

“Anyone with any information or concerns about illicit drugs in their area can call us on 101, send us a direct message on Facebook or Twitter, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”