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Bags and bags full of discarded cannabis plants in a Swansea lane.

South Wales Police received reports of the discarded cannabis plants in a lane connecting Port Tennant and Bonymaen at 1.42pm on Sunday, January 20.

Officers went to the scene and seized a "high quantity" of cannabis and a pair of scissors.

The discovery of the 50 plants is currently being investigated, the force says.

(Image: South Wales Police)

Eastside officers took to Twitter to inform their followers of the find, writing: "Eastside NPT have been alerted to a large amount of cannabis plants that have been dumped locally, PCSOs have now cleared the area."

Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the UK.

According to the NHS, research shows that 10% of regular cannabis users become dependent on it. Your risk of getting addicted is higher if you start using it in your teens or use it every day.

As with other addictive drugs, such as cocaine and heroin, you can develop a tolerance to cannabis. This means you need more to get the same effect.

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A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: "South Wales Police received reports of discarded cannabis plants in a lane connecting Port Tennant and Bonymaen at 13:42 on Sunday, January 20.



"Officers attended the location and seized approximately 50 cannabis plants and a scissors. This is currently being investigated.



"Anyone with information that could assist with this investigation is urged to contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 1900023842."