Two sentenced after big police heroin investigation

TWO men have been given prison sentences for heroin supply followig a week-long trial.

Paul William Robey, 39, of Cornwall Road, Bexhill, was sentenced to four years imprisonment for possessing controlled drugs with intent to supply and of being concerned in the supply of heroin.

Stefan David Freeman, 27, of Farley Bank, Hastings, was sentenced to two and a half years for supplying heroin.

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The trial was the result of a police operation in Bexhill in 2006 during which Robey and Freeman were arrested.

After the trial, the officer in charge of the case, Detective Constable Ben Ridgway of Rother CID said: " This operation came about as a result of information passed to the police from local people.

"Heroin is a vile drug that destroys peoples lives. Those that peddle this drug on our streets should expect serious punishment and the sentences given to Robey and Freeman reflect this."

The head of Rother CID, Detective Inspector Owen Poplett said the sentences emphasised the penalty for those caught dealing drugs.

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He said that when police receive information relating to the supply of controlled drugs it is investigated thoroughly to try to remove the threat posed to society.

The cost to the community was not always obvious. Many of those who became addicted to illicit drugs were forced to commit crime to fund their addiction.

"When we identify that the suspect for a series of crimes is addicted to drugs, we will always prosecute for there crimes. We also work hard to facilitate them receiving the treatment and help they require to end there addiction and break there circle of crime."

Anyone with information relating to the supply of drugs is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 6070999 or Crimestoppers 0800 555111.

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