Police use chainsaw in Newport drugs raid

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The moment Gwent Police use a chainsaw to bust door down in drugs raid

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Four men have been arrested after a raid, with about 35 officers using a chainsaw to break down the door.

Gwent Police executed seven warrants across Newport early on Thursday.

The men, all from Newport and aged 26, 27, 29 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of several offences, including conspiracy to supply class A drugs.

All four remain in custody.

Detective inspector Ian Bartholomew said the warrants were part of ongoing work to remove drugs from the streets.

Video edited by Erin Lister.

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