Two arrested in Newport following discovery of cannabis in Arreton

By IW Galleries Mar 15, 2020

On Thursday 12th February Response and Patrol officers on the Isle of Wight found and seized a large quantity of cannabis in the Arreton area.

Fast forward a few hours, and following searches of a couple of addresses in Newport, officers arrested two people in connection with this discovery.

They are:

A 47-year-old man from Newport, arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a Class B drug.

A 45-year-old woman from Newport, arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply, and being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.

Both remain in custody while our enquiries continue.