Police in Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff have swooped on more than 50 criminals during a day of action.
Burglars, drug dealers and thieves were all rounded up during Thursday, February 28.
A total of 58 arrests were made during the 24 hour period with warrants executed in towns and village throughout the Valleys.
The breakdown of the arrests is as follows:
Drug related 12
Burglary 7
Auto crime 5
Assaults/ Violence 12
Theft 7
Public Order 1
Other offences 10
Fail to appear warrants 5
Throughout the day, more than 100 resources were used including response officers, Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Special Constables, PCSO’s, CID, the mounted section, traffic officers and Partner agencies.
Directed high visibility patrols were also carried out throughout the day as hot spot areas were targeted to tackle issues raised at PACT meetings.
In addition a search warrant was executed in the Aberdare area, whereby a cannabis factory was located, and in excess of 1200 cannabis plants recovered.
The factory was discovered in the disused business premises in Gadlys Road, Aberdare.
It is estimated that the value of these plants over a 12 month period would have been in the region of one million pound.
Officers also seized 170 500w lamps which had been used to cultivate the plants.
Enquiries are on-going to trace those responsible.
Divisional Commander for Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff Police, Chief Superintendent Kevin O’Neill, said: "This day of action targeted criminals and has no doubt disrupted criminality in our communities.
"Our officers were out in force showing that we are committed to keeping the people of Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taff safe by locking up the bad guys and taking care of the good people.
"Throughout the day we received positive feedback from residents and local councillors who were delighted to see positive action being taken.
"I can reassure them – and warn criminals - that this is not a one-off and further operations like this will be carried out."
Sgt Sion Parker from the local Neighbourhood Policing Team is pictured removing cannabis plants that were found growing in a bedroom at a house in Tonypandy.
A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply.