Brighton Drug Dealer Jailed for Over Two Years
A 19-year-old has been locked up for two years and six months for running a dangerous drug operation in Brighton.
‘Snupe’ County Lines Boss Busted
Charlie Angel, known as the operator of the ‘Snupe’ County Lines drug network, was caught dealing crack cocaine and heroin across the region.
The probe started when police investigated a high-risk missing person thought to be forced into drug trafficking.
Teens Found Using Flat to Prep Class A Drugs
In August 2023, officers found three teenagers, aged 16 and 17, in a Peacehaven flat. The property was being used to prepare Class A drugs for sale.
Several mobile phones were seized and analyzed. This linked the teens directly to Angel.
Angel Caught in Northampton with Evidence
Angel, who lives in North Place, Brighton, was arrested in Northampton on August 16. Police found a phone connected to the drug dealing operation.
Further investigations confirmed Angel’s role overseeing the drug line distributing crack and heroin across the area.
PC Dave Oliver, from the Op Centurion team, said: “Angel tried to avoid detection by distancing himself from the drugs, using vulnerable people to prepare and supply them.”
“His conviction came thanks to excellent work by the Op Centurion team, working alongside the Met Police’s Op Orochi team to tackle County Lines drug crime.”
Angel pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court on January 19 and was sentenced for his role in the drug supply chain.
