Police have arrested 14 people on suspicion of drugs offences following several dawn raids.

Gwent Police carried out 15 raids at properties in the Maindee, Pillgwenlly, Lliswerry, Blaenavon, Cwmbran and Pontypool areas at about 5.30am on Wednesday morning.

Officers arrested 13 men and one woman on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs. They taken into police custody and investigations are ongoing.

Class A drugs, including heroin and crack cocaine, was seized and has been sent away for forensic examination. Vehicles and cash were also seized.

The early morning raids formed part of Operation Jigsaw which is targeting serious and organised crime.

Last week 17 people were arrested in separate raids.

Vehicles and cash were also seized

Detective Inspector for organised crime, Andrew Tuck, said: "It’s been a very busy few weeks for us and these raids over the last two weeks are just a snapshot of the work that goes on every day in Gwent Police to target those involved in serious drugs supply and organised criminality.

"This morning’s raids are the second phase of our operation last week to tackle those thought to be involved in the supply of the most serious Class A drugs.

"Our investigations and these warrants today, are aimed at those who profit from selling these drugs to some of the more vulnerable people in our communities.

"Our work to tackle Organised Crime is so important to stop these most serious issues from harming our local communities.

"Information from the public is so important – you see what happens in your local areas and know when something is suspicious or out of place. Please do contact us and know it will be dealt with seriously.

"What may seems like a small detail to you, to Gwent Police, it could be the final piece to a much bigger puzzle."