More than 2,000 cannabis plants discovered after fire

A cannabis factory with more than 2,000 plants has been discovered at a disused pub in Cwmfelinfach.

The discovery was made after police attended a small fire in the basement of the Pioneer Hotel, on Maindee Road, at around 6pm on Thursday (October 29).

Gwent Police confirmed nobody was injured in the fire, the cause of which is still under investigation.

A police statement said: “In excess of 2,000 plants of varying maturity were located at the premises, as well as hydroponics equipment.”

Inspector Andrew Boucher, of Gwent Police, said: “Officers and our crime scene investigators are making further enquiries at the scene this morning.

“I would appeal to anyone with information relating to the fire or cannabis factory to get in touch. 

“I would also encourage all members of our local communities to contact us if they see any suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods, especially around derelict buildings.”

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police by calling 101, or through direct message on Facebook or Twitter.