Four Men Busted in Hove Drug Raid – Cops Seize Cocaine and Stash of Cash
Early Morning Raid Shakes Up Hove
Sussex Police launched a dramatic raid at a restaurant on Western Road, Hove, at 9.45am on Sunday, 2 June. The Tactical Enforcement Unit swooped in as part of a tough crackdown on drug trafficking and money laundering in the area.
Officers found a stash of suspected class A cocaine alongside a hefty pile of criminal cash, dealing a serious blow to local drug networks.
Four Men Charged and Locked Up
The police hauled in four men who made their first court appearance at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 4 June. All were slammed with drug supply and possession charges and have been remanded in custody.
- Klevis Doda, 31, of The Drive, Hove – charged with being concerned in cocaine supply and possession of criminal property.
- Mahamoud Zayad, 33, no fixed address – charged with being concerned in cocaine supply and possession of criminal property.
- Eris Deraj, 41, no fixed address – charged with offering to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property.
- Fitzroy Morris, 61, of High Street, Brighton – charged with being concerned in cocaine supply and possession of criminal property.
All four are set to face trial at Lewes Crown Court on 2 July.
Cops Vow to Crack Down Harder
Detective Sergeant Mark Pinder of Sussex Police said: “We continue to work hard to target criminal groups and disrupt the supply of class A drugs which cause so much harm in our communities. We also encourage the public to report information to us.”
Police Urge Public to Speak Up
Sussex Police are appealing for anyone with information about drug activity to come forward. You can contact them online or dial 101. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
