Newport Drug Dealers Jailed After Major Police Operation

Two men responsible for supplying drugs in the Newport area were jailed for a combined total of almost six years at Cardiff Crown Court on Friday. 🚔

Kyle Rudge, 34, and Chris Lord, 31, both from Newport, had their illegal activities uncovered during a police investigation into drugs supply in the area.

Rudge admitted to conspiracy to supply class B controlled drugs – cannabis, while Lord pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of class A controlled drugs – cocaine, conspiracy to supply class B controlled drugs – cannabis, and possession of a class B controlled drug – cannabis.

Rudge received a sentence of three years imprisonment, while Lord was jailed for two years and eight months.

Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Edwards said: “During the operation, we recovered messages that showed evidence of Rudge and Lord’s involvement in the supply of drugs. We established that Rudge was directing those under him to deal drugs and pick up cash on his behalf. Our investigation uncovered more than 100 pages of messages that showed Rudge’s involvement in supplying cannabis. We also identified that Lord was running a drugs line, advertising the sale of cocaine and cannabis in the Newport area.”

“Drugs fill our communities with misery, suffering and fear and people like Rudge and Lord prey upon the vulnerable in our society. These two criminals were only interested in the profits of their activities and did not care about the pain they caused.”

“Intelligence we receive from the public is paramount as we combat drug gangs in Gwent, allowing us to bring people like Rudge and Lord to justice.”