Two men charged in connection with Newport cannabis farm

TWO men will go before Isle of Wight magistrates next week, accused of playing key roles in the production of a Class B drug, following the discovery of a cannabis farm in Newport back in 2022.

Gino Dent, 48, of no fixed abode, is charged with being concerned in the production of cannabis, and possession of cocaine.

Robert Godley, 42, of Sea Street, Newport, is charged with a single count of permitting production of a Class B drug on a premises.

The charges relate to an incident in June 2022, when around 100 cannabis plants were discovered in a business premises on Little London, near Newport Quay.

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Back in June 2022, Inspector Alison Attwood, from the High Harm Team, said: “We often see comments from people criticising police seizure of cannabis.

“We can tell you – it is not ‘just a plant’.

“The drugs trade causes immeasurable harm to communities.”

Both men are due to appear at the Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, May 7.