Police found more than 3,000 cannabis plants in a former department store. The Class B drug factory was discovered on Tuesday in the disused Wildings building on Commercial Street, Newport, following reports of suspicious activity.
A Gwent Police spokesman said two men, aged 27 and 28, have been charged with producing a controlled Class B drug. They have been remanded in custody and are due to appear in court next month.
PC Mathew Tucker, the officer in the case, said: “Every cannabis factory we dismantle helps prevent a vicious cycle of crime. By disrupting the source of the operations, the plants are stopped from being sold into our communities and the profits are prevented from going on to fund other crime. The public play an important role in providing information and we encourage anyone with concerns to get in touch. If something doesn’t feel right, it might not be. Don’t wait, report it. You can do this by calling 101, sending us a message on social media, or anonymously through Crimestoppers.”.
It's the second major cannabis farm found in a disused premises in Newport city centre this month. See more here.
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