FIVE people are currently in custody being questioned in connection to burglaries, following an investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts across Monmouthshire, Newport and Pontypool.

Officers carried out warrants at five addresses in the Torfaen area in the early hours of this morning Wednesday, June 11.

A 32-year-old man from Pontypool, a 36-year-old woman from Blaenavon and a 49-year-old man from Pontnewynydd were arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal.

A 42-year-old man from Pontypool was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal and possession of controlled class B drug and a 60-year-old man from Pontnewynydd was arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit burglary with intent to steal, possession of controlled class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.

A car, bank cards, phones, knives, and jewellery were also seized during the warrants as part of the investigation.

The burglaries reportedly happened between December 2024 and April 2025 and items such as jewellery, electrical devices including a Canon camera, and commemorative coins were taken from the various addresses.

Gwent Police said it encourages people to remain vigilant and to consider ways that they can secure their properties including installing CCTV or alarms to lock windows and doors.

More advice on keeping your property safe can be found online.