Man sentenced following Class A drugs seizure in Brighton
A man has been jailed for four and a half years after a vehicle stop led to the discovery of Class A drugs.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “On 8 September this year, officers saw 28-year-old Amarildo Tefaj driving in Lansdowne Place, Hove.
"Intelligence suggested he may have links to drug supply in the area, and his car was stopped and officers detained him at the wheel.
"Tefaj and the vehicle were searched, resulting in nine grip seal bags of cocaine being located. He was arrested and taken to custody.
"Keys were also found on his person, leading to a search taking place at a flat in Davigdor Road, Hove.
"Inside the address, a large block of cocaine and of benzocaine were located, along with over £3300 in cash and a selection of mobile phones.
"Tefaj, of Church Road, Portslade, was promptly charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, and acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.
"He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on 9 September and was remanded in custody to await future hearings.
"At Lewes Crown Court on 7 October, Tefaj pleaded guilty to both charges and was remanded back into custody ahead of his sentencing.
"Tefaj appeared at Lewes Crown Court on 29 October, and he was sentenced to 54 months in prison.”