Man Sentenced To Four Years For Drugs Offences In Seaford

Friday, 14 May 2021 06:00

By Jade McLean

A man from Newhaven has been sentenced to four years in prison following a two-year investigation into the supply of drugs in Seaford.

Twenty-year-old Harry Berry-Hill, who is unemployed of Norton Terrace in Newhaven, was arrested on the A259 Denton roundabout on October 26, 2019, having been seen by officers to flee from the back seat of a vehicle that failed to stop for police in Seaford.

He was found in possession of a rucksack which contained almost £6,000 in cash, bags of cannabis, digital scales and a large hunting knife.

The two year investigation, carried out by the Lewes Neighbourhood Enforcement Team, saw thousands of pounds worth of cash and drugs seized, including cocaine, MDMA and cannabis.

Berry-Hill was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for being concerned in offering to supply a controlled Class A drug – cocaine.

He was also sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for being concerned in offering to supply a controlled Class A drug – MDMA, to run concurrently.

He was handed further concurrent sentences for being concerned in offering to supply a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis (12 months); possession with intent to supply a controlled Class B drug – cannabis (nine months); acquiring / using / possessing criminal property (nine months); and possession of a bladed article in a public place (six months).

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.”