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A cannabis factory believed to have more than £1m worth of plants has been dismantled at a disused care home in Risca.

Police attended an address on Dan y Graig Road at around 3pm on Friday, July 9, where 1,389 cannabis plants were discovered across 21 rooms.

Gwent Police has confirmed the plants have now been destroyed.

A man in his 60s, from Newport, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cannabis and has been released under investigation.

Police have said the investigation is ongoing.

Inspector Andrew Boucher, of Gwent Police, said: “This is a significant disruption of a large-scale cannabis growing operation, which we estimate has a street value of more than £1m.

“The supply of controlled drugs blight our communities and we will continue to take action against anyone involved in drug dealing.

“Information from the community is vital in our efforts to tackle the supply of illegal drugs. Please keep telling us about your concerns, it really does make a difference to disrupt organised crime and prevent the sale of illegal drugs in our communities.”