A NEWPORT woman accused of a serious cocaine trafficking allegation has been remanded in custody after she appeared before the city’s magistrates' court.

Nabeela Kaid, 35, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the class A drug.

She is alleged to have done so in Newport between November 11, 2023 and July 8.

No plea was entered by Kaid during the hearing.

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The defendant, of James Street, is due to appear before the crown court on August 30.

She was remanded in custody by District Judge Sophie Toms.