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Margate: Gary Benson and Neil Benson charged with drug offences

17:07, 31 January 2018

Two men have been charged with possessing cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply in Margate.

Gary Benson, 30 and of Ethelbert Terrace in Margate, and Neil Benson, 58 and of Mentmore Road in Ramsgate, were both arrested in Ethelbert Terrace on Friday, January 26.

While in custody they were each charged with possessing cocaine and possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

The pair were found in possession of cannabis and cocaine. Stock pic
The pair were found in possession of cannabis and cocaine. Stock pic

Gary Benson was also charged with importing cannabis.

They were both remanded in custody and appeared at Canterbury Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, January 27.

At that hearing they were bailed to attend Canterbury Crown Court on Monday, February 26.

A 20-year-old woman from Margate was also arrested in connection with the offences.

She has been released, pending further enquiries.

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