Crawley teenager caught on drug deal jailed
He was found to be in possession of £9,000 worth of Class A drugs
A Crawley teenager caught with £9,000 worth of drugs on him has been jailed.
Police spotted Henry Orsini in the middle of drug deal in Haslett Avenue, on 8 November, before searching him.
He was found in possession of around 100 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin.
Large amounts of suspected drugs packaged in bags, wraps and blocks were also discovered during a search of his home.
The 18-year-old student, of Creasys Drive, has been sentenced to 21 months in a young offenders' institution.
The court directed further offences of possession of diamorphine and crack cocaine with intent to supply to remain on file.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Debbie Ricks, said: “It is clear from our investigation that Orsini was heavily involved in the supply of Class A drugs in the Crawley area, and it is concerning that someone of such a young age had such a significant role to play in this criminality.
“Illegal drugs cause tremendous harm to our communities, and it is thanks to our officers’ instincts that a large quantity of substances have been seized and destroyed, and a key player in the supply of these substances locked up.
“I hope this sentence will make people – particularly young people – realise that being involved in the supply of drugs is a serious offence which carries with it a significant risk of harm and a very real prospect of prosecution.”