These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the first month of 2024.
All information comes directly from Sussex Police.
21. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in January 2024
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. Zac Danks, 26, of Harbolets Road, West Chiltington, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment for conspiracy to supply cocaine. Photo: Sussex Police
22. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in January 2024
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
23. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in January 2024
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
24. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in January 2024
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