Newport Drug Dealers Caught After Cannabis Smell Leads to Arrest

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Two Newport men have been sentenced to prison after police discovered cocaine and thousands of pounds in cash during a vehicle stop last Halloween. Jonathan Tovey (21) and Corey Gibbons (22) were arrested after officers stopped their Vauxhall Corsa, which was emanating a strong cannabis odour. During the arrest, Gibbons boasted about his drug-dealing profits, telling police he had funded …

Newport Woman Fined for Keeping Restricted Dog Breed

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A Newport resident has pleaded guilty to possessing a pit bull terrier type dog, which is classified as a restricted breed under current legislation. Victoria Peters, 52, of Ebenezer Drive, Rogerstone, appeared before Newport Magistrates’ Court regarding her dog, Honey, in a case dating back to September 24, 2023. The court issued a contingent destruction order for the animal and …