Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in July.
These are some of the most serious, high-profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the seventh month of 2023.
All information comes directly from Sussex Police.
17. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in July 2023
Three drug dealers have been jailed for more than 17 years following a police investigation into a long-running County Drug Line. Sussex Police received information that the ‘Sparky’ line was once again active in Eastbourne, selling crack cocaine and heroin to vulnerable people. In conjunction with the South East Trilogy Unit from the Metropolitan Police, simultaneous warrants were executed at addresses in Eastbourne and London on July 22. This led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of Class A drugs. The trio were subsequently charged and remanded in custody. Gary Brown, 28, of Larkbere Road, Lewisham, London, was charged with possession with intent to supply heroin; possession of an offensive weapon (a knuckle duster); possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, all on July 20, 2022. On July 19 they appeared at Woolwich Crown Court and pleaded guilty to all offences. Brown (street name ‘Major’) was sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment. Photo: Sussex Police