Here we take a look at some of the criminals locked up during the first four months of the year.
All of the information below comes from either Sussex Police or our reporters attending court in person.
21. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
Detectives have successfully dismantled a major drugs gang, who have been sentenced to 78 years’ imprisonment. Fifteen defendants have so far been convicted of their involvement in the mass distribution and supply of Class A and B substances in the Worthing area between March 2020 and June 2021. During this time, officers identified two local Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) who were purchasing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis from other OCGs in London, Luton and elsewhere, and selling them on for profit locally. Through painstaking investigations and working with partners, police were able to identify a number of suspects. A number of warrants and stop checks were executed across the county, leading to the seizure of around six kilograms of cocaine and cannabis with a wholesale value of £201,000 to £240,000 and street value of £480,000 to £600,000, 868 grams of cannabis and around £157,795 cash. Multiple arrests were also made. The following nine people all admitted the offences they were charged with, and were sentenced at Brighton Crown Court on January 11. Daniel Taylor, 46, of Pavilion Close, Thakeham, was sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment for conspiracy to supply cocaine, and possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis. Photo: Sussex Police
22. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
Detectives have successfully dismantled a major drugs gang, who have been sentenced to 78 years’ imprisonment. Fifteen defendants have so far been convicted of their involvement in the mass distribution and supply of Class A and B substances in the Worthing area between March 2020 and June 2021. During this time, officers identified two local Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) who were purchasing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis from other OCGs in London, Luton and elsewhere, and selling them on for profit locally. Through painstaking investigations and working with partners, police were able to identify a number of suspects. A number of warrants and stop checks were executed across the county, leading to the seizure of around six kilograms of cocaine and cannabis with a wholesale value of £201,000 to £240,000 and street value of £480,000 to £600,000, 868 grams of cannabis and around £157,795 cash. Multiple arrests were also made. The following nine people all admitted the offences they were charged with, and were sentenced at Brighton Crown Court on January 11. Carmine Melisi, 60, of no fixed address, was sentenced to three years and one month imprisonment for conspiracy to supply cocaine, acquiring or possessing criminal property and possession of an offensive weapon in public. Photo: Sussex Police
23. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
Detectives have successfully dismantled a major drugs gang, who have been sentenced to 78 years’ imprisonment. Fifteen defendants have so far been convicted of their involvement in the mass distribution and supply of Class A and B substances in the Worthing area between March 2020 and June 2021. During this time, officers identified two local Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) who were purchasing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis from other OCGs in London, Luton and elsewhere, and selling them on for profit locally. Through painstaking investigations and working with partners, police were able to identify a number of suspects. A number of warrants and stop checks were executed across the county, leading to the seizure of around six kilograms of cocaine and cannabis with a wholesale value of £201,000 to £240,000 and street value of £480,000 to £600,000, 868 grams of cannabis and around £157,795 cash. Multiple arrests were also made. The following nine people all admitted the offences they were charged with, and were sentenced at Brighton Crown Court on January 11. Warren Bines, 43, of De Paul Way, Brentwood, Essex, was sentenced to two years and seven months’ imprisonment. for conspiracy to supply cocaine and acquiring or possessing criminal property. Photo: Sussex Police
24. Locked up in Sussex 2024: These are some of the criminals jailed between January and April
Detectives have successfully dismantled a major drugs gang, who have been sentenced to 78 years’ imprisonment. Fifteen defendants have so far been convicted of their involvement in the mass distribution and supply of Class A and B substances in the Worthing area between March 2020 and June 2021. During this time, officers identified two local Organised Crime Groups (OCGs) who were purchasing large quantities of cocaine and cannabis from other OCGs in London, Luton and elsewhere, and selling them on for profit locally. Through painstaking investigations and working with partners, police were able to identify a number of suspects. A number of warrants and stop checks were executed across the county, leading to the seizure of around six kilograms of cocaine and cannabis with a wholesale value of £201,000 to £240,000 and street value of £480,000 to £600,000, 868 grams of cannabis and around £157,795 cash. Multiple arrests were also made. Oliver Mazirel, 35, of Ardingly Drive, Goring, was found guilty by jury and sentenced to a further 14 years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to supply cocaine, being concerned in the supply of cannabis, possession with intent to supply cannabis and acquiring or possessing criminal property. While on court bail for the conspiracy, he was arrested by the West Community Investigations Team having been found in possession of 10kg of cannabis, which contributed to his sentence. Photo: Sussex Police