Man jailed for Seaford drugs offences
Harry Berry-Hill will serve four years in prison
A man from Newhaven has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of drugs offences in Seaford.
Harr Berry-Hill, 20, of Norton Terrace, was jailed following a two-year investigation by the Lewes Neighbourhood Enforcement Team into the supply of Class A and B drugs in the area.
Berry-Hill was arrested on the A259 Denton roundabout in October 2019, having been seen trying to flee from the back seat of a vehicle that failed to stop for police.
At the time of his arrest, he was found to be in possession of almost £6,000 in cash, bags of cannabis, digital scales and a large hunting knife.
He was arrested and charged with six offences, pleading guilty to all when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Monday 26 April.
Sgt Darren Johnson, of the Lewes Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, said: “Harry Berry-Hill’s detention will have a significant impact on disrupting the supply of drugs into the community of Seaford.
“We recognise the harm that comes with the supply of drugs into an area, and we are committed to dealing with those responsible for such criminality.
“We hope this sentence sends out a clear message that drug dealing will not be tolerated in Sussex, and we will do all we can to remove harmful drugs from our streets.
“We continue to encourage people to contact us with any information or concerns relating to drugs supply in their community. Reports can be made online or by calling 101, or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”