Two crack police officers have taken down 139 suspects in just 11 months, smashing Brighton’s drug scene. PCs Owen West and Daniel Grey have been patrolling hotspots non-stop, helping lock up criminals for a combined 64 years behind bars.
Massive Drug Hauls: Cocaine, Ketamine, Weed and More
The pair’s crackdown has netted staggering drug quantities: over 1,200 wraps of cocaine, 500 bags of cannabis, 400 bags of ketamine, plus 450 wraps of crack and heroin. Bulk hauls include a chunky 2kg of ketamine, 1kg of cocaine, and 6kg of cannabis.
Recent Busted Dealers Face Heavy Jail Sentences
- Armen Zhiejani, 27, caught with Class A drugs and £2,000 cash, landed 18 months in Lewes Crown Court.
- Aleksander Hyka, 25, nabbed near the seafront with 159 cannabis bags and 40 cocaine bags while riding an e-bike, was jailed for 26 months.
PC Owen West: “Stopping drug dealing is crucial to protecting the community from violence and exploitation.” PC Daniel Gray: “Our efforts have made Brighton a tougher place for criminals to operate.” Inspector Sadie Crouch: “Their work is making a meaningful impact in high-harm areas and is helping make the city safer.”
Ongoing Crackdown Targets Drug Networks Across Brighton
Police confirm the arrests and seizures are part of a bigger campaign to disrupt drug rings and slash crime in Brighton. The pair have set the pace, showing no let-up in the fight against illicit trade on the city’s streets.
