Eastbourne man admits offences after £4,000 worth of drugs and cash found in car

An Eastbourne man has pleaded guilty to five offences after police found drugs and cash in his car on Saturday (May, 9). Officers said a gold Nissan Micra was stopped after a member of the public spotted it the previous day as being involved in numerous suspected drug deals. A search of the vehicle and driver, Emigert Cenmurati, found bags of cocaine and cannabis with a combined estimated street value of around £4,000, alongside a large quantity of cash. The 26-year-old tattooist, of Seaside, was arrested on suspicion of drug supply, possessing criminal property, and driving a motor vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance. Officers said Cenmurati pleaded guilty to all five offences when he appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Monday (May, 11). He will remain in custody until sentencing on June 8. Inspector Rachel Barrow said: "This is one of many arrests for drug supply offences in Eastbourne in the last two weeks. "We have seen an increase in dealers in the town and with that comes some really significant concerns. "In this case, our thanks go to local residents who reported the car that Cenmurati was driving as suspicious and officers were able to find it and stop it. "What followed was a focused effort on the part of the officers, who worked a mammoth 22-hour shift to secure the evidence and charges against Cenmurati, which would lead to him remaining in custody and off the streets. "All too often we forget to mention the detail around the work that local officers put into cases such as this, and I believe it is important to highlight and share with the public just how dedicated police officers in Eastbourne have been to tackling this problem. "Working hand in glove with enforcement, prevention officers and partners from treatment services, Adult Social Care, Eastbourne Borough Council, as well as professionals working with the Rough Sleepers Initiative, we continue to help and safeguard local users who find themselves coerced and pressured into allowing their accommodation to be used by drug dealers. "This is not a new or unique problem to Eastbourne, but in recent weeks the numbers of those exposed to this type of 'cuckooing' in Eastbourne has increased sharply. "I cannot stress enough the importance of the work that has been taking place to make Eastbourne a hostile town to those who come here looking to profit from supplying controlled drugs and flooding the market with heroin and crack cocaine. "As officers make arrests on a daily basis to those who insist on exploiting not just Eastbourne but other towns in Sussex, there is a clear message to stay away. "You will be found, your drugs, cash, weapons and assets will be seized by police and we will not stop until we lock you up." Police also said that those who may be delivering food and essential items to people during the coronavirus pandemic should report any suspicious behaviour, as they are more likely to see offences like this happening. More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex.If you found this story useful, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up!You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.