The traps have been left on popular trails used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders at Caerphilly Mountain
Lives are being put at risk on popular off road trails after traps were found on Caerphilly Mountain .
Walkers, cyclists and horse riders are being warned to be on the look out for the deadly traps.
Pictures of the implements that could cause serious injury have been circulated as a warning.
Now, police are warning walkers, cyclists and horse riders to be on alert after finding metal traps placed on tracks on Caerphilly Mountain.
Officers tweeted photographs of the traps which appear to be made of metal with long spikes sticking out of them.
It is not the first time that there have been concerns about traps and obstacles being placed at popular spots.
Last year cyclists warned about dangerous obstacles such as logs and stones being placed across trails in one of the most popular spots for the sport near Cardiff.
One cyclist even had to pull barbed wire from around his throat after it was stretched across a bike path.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: "A block of wood with exposed nails sticking out of it was located by a member of the public on Caerphilly Mountain on Wednesday.
"Officers attended the area but the item had already been removed. Further enquiries are now being undertaken in relation to this.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 306 19/01/17."
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 306 19/01/17."
Local resident Jamie Faulkner, who raised the concern on social media, said: "As a dog walker and mountain biker in the area seeing traps like this scare me.
"Even if it's aimed at a certain group of people, elderly or even kids can get hurt badly and I dread the injury to dogs or horses. It's time the police starting to treat these incidents seriously."
Former Secretary for State for Wales Ron Davies was accused of putting rocks and logs on an unofficial path used by bikes on Caerphilly Mountain in September last year. Mr Davies denied this and had said he was clearing the path.
Robert Campbell, Mountain Bike Manager for Natural Resources Wales (NRW), said: "Sabotaging woodlands is incredibly dangerous and puts people at risk. If anyone sees evidence of dangerous behaviour or activity please contact the police to report it.
"Mountain biking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and get healthy in our forests.
"We manage over 200km of trails in the woodlands in south east Wales for people to go walking, running and mountain biking.
"These trails are inspected and maintained to a national standard and we encourage people to use and enjoy them."
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