Brighton Drug Gang Busted with £30,000 of Class A Goods
Six Men Charged After Major Drug Haul
Police in Brighton and Hove have cracked down on a Class A drugs ring, charging six men after seizing over £30,000 worth of illegal substances.
The drama unfolded in the early hours of Wednesday, November 30. Officers spotted a suspicious man near Richmond Place, who then made a run for it.
After a swift foot chase, the suspect was caught and searched near St Peter’s Church. He was seen tossing away a bin bag, which officers recovered. Inside were around 100 wraps of Class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin.
Raid Uncovers Drugs, Cash, and Dealing Equipment
Two keys found on the man led police to a nearby property. Inside, five more men were arrested. Police discovered £30,000+ in Class A drugs, over £10,000 in cash, and drug-prep equipment.
All six suspects now face charges of being involved in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs, including cannabis.
Meet the Accused
- Ismmael Abduselam, 26, no fixed address
- Arber Gjidia, 24, no fixed address
- Clirim Kukaj, 29, Valence Drive, Cheshunt
- Maekhele Mokenen, 20, Thornton Road, Croydon
- Mohamed Rafik, 20, Beech Gardens, Ealing
- Yaanan Reid, 23, no fixed address
Police Vow to Stamp Out Drug Dealers
“Drugs have no place on our streets and we will continue to target the dealers who spread them around our city,” said Detective Inspector Dee Wells of Brighton and Hove’s Community Investigation Team.
“People who deal drugs do so with no regard for the devastation they bring to our communities. This seizure stops those substances reaching vulnerable users.”
“We remain steadfast in disrupting drug supply, catching perpetrators, and safeguarding vulnerable people.”
The six men have been remanded in custody and will face trial on January 5, 2023.
