Couple Busted with £51k of Cocaine and Weapons on Bognor Regis Road
A white BMW was pulled over by cops on the A259 in Bognor Regis on November 20, 2020, leading to a major drug bust.
Couple Arrested in Drug Sting
Kevin Griffin, 42, and his partner Sam Halliwell, 32, both from Tiller Close, Yapton, were arrested at the scene.
£51,000 Worth of Cocaine Found at Their Home
Police raided their home and uncovered nearly half a kilogramme of cocaine with an estimated street value of £51,000. Alongside the drugs, officers seized almost £8,000 in cash, various weapons, and drug paraphernalia.
Supply Ring Exposed
Investigations revealed the duo supplied cocaine locally, arranging deliveries via mobile phones.
Sentenced But No Jail Time—Yet
At Portsmouth Crown Court on June 16, both Griffin and Halliwell pled guilty early on. They each received two-year prison sentences, suspended for two years. A Proceeds of Crime Act hearing will follow to tackle their illicit gains.
We will continue to target those within our community who seek to cause harm by supplying illegal drugs,” said Detective Inspector Alan Pack of the West Sussex Community Investigation Team. “We rely on the public for assistance, and encourage anyone with information about drug abuse to report it online or by calling 101. The increased police activity results in safer streets for all of us.”
If you have information about drugs, report it anonymously at 0800 555 111 or online through independent charity Crimestoppers.
