A man has appeared in court charged with grievous bodily harm and involvement in the supply of heroin and cocaine in Hastings.
Abdirahim Elmi, 24, a property manager of Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, was arrested by police investigating a report of an assault in Church Road, St Leonards, on January 19, 2022 which left a woman with significant facial injuries.
As the assault investigation continued, police discovered links with county drugs lines running between London, Eastbourne and Hastings.
A search of Eli's property found 2kg of suspected Class A drugs valued between £60,000 and £70,000, and around £5,000 in cash.
The drugs and cash were seized and the Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges of grievous bodily harm (wounding) with intent and being concerned in the supply of heroin and cocaine.
Elmi appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Thursday (March 3) and has been remanded in custody to next appear before the court on March 31.
A 41-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of money laundering has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
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