Sussex Cops Nab Suspected Drug Dealer with Child in Car
Sussex Police made a shocking discovery during a late-night stop in Selsey. What started as a routine pull-over turned grim when officers found a young boy left alone in a suspect’s car alongside Class A drugs.
Dealer’s Mercedes Packed with Class A Drugs
Around 9pm on December 11, Sussex Police’s Specialist Enforcement Unit stopped a Mercedes for checks. A quick search under the Misuse of Drugs Act uncovered multiple deal bags containing Class A substances inside the vehicle.
Driver Busted for Drug Driving — Kid Found in His Care
The 32-year-old driver was arrested on the spot and tested positive for cocaine and cannabis at roadside. Disturbingly, a young boy was found in his care during the stop. Police immediately safeguarded the child and reunited him safely with his parents.
Man Faces Multiple Charges — Car Seized in ‘Operation Limit’
The suspect now faces a slew of serious offences, including:
- Drug driving
- Possession of cocaine with intent to supply
- Driving without a licence
- No insurance
Sussex Police have seized the Mercedes and bailed the man pending further investigations. This bust is part of Operation Limit — the force’s winter crackdown targeting drug and drink drivers.
