Police have confirmed that two people have been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a raid at a home near Newport yesterday morning (Thursday).
Officers detained a 28 year old man and a 48 year old woman following the execution of a warrant in Hogan Close, off Horsebridge Hill.
It's understood it was an intelligence led operation and that suspected Class A drugs were seized.
Investigations remain ongoing.
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