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01/04/2015
Men In Court Following Drugs Find
Three men have appeared in court following the discovery of hundreds of cannabis plants in Bridgend, it has been reported.
The 692 plants were found at a factory unit in the town, just yards from the headquarters of South Wales Police, in November last year.
The drugs were said to have an estimated value of £831,000.
The men, named as Christopher Bennett, 61, of Port Talbot; Dale Hart, 53, of Pencoed; and Michael Smart, 37, of Pencoed appeared in court today. They have since been bailed until 29 April when they will appear before Cardiff Crown Court.
According to the BBC, Mr Smart also faces a second charge of possessing cocaine.
(JP)
The 692 plants were found at a factory unit in the town, just yards from the headquarters of South Wales Police, in November last year.
The drugs were said to have an estimated value of £831,000.
The men, named as Christopher Bennett, 61, of Port Talbot; Dale Hart, 53, of Pencoed; and Michael Smart, 37, of Pencoed appeared in court today. They have since been bailed until 29 April when they will appear before Cardiff Crown Court.
According to the BBC, Mr Smart also faces a second charge of possessing cocaine.
(JP)
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