A MAN has been charged with cocaine trafficking offences following a Gwent Police raid last Friday morning.

James Withey, 38, from Blackwood is accused of being concerned in the supply of and possession with intent to supply the class A drug.

It is alleged he did so between May 15 and August 2.

Withey, of Cefn Fforest Avenue, Cefn Fforest was remanded in custody after appearing at Newport Magistrates' Court.

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He is due to appear before the crown court on September 2.