Three charged over alleged drug dealing in Brighton

Sussex Police said three people who were arrested in connection with suspected drug dealing in London Road on Monday (January 14) have been charged.
By Bex Bastable
Published 16th Jan 2019, 14:20 BST
Updated 7th Feb 2019, 17:29 BST
Sussex Police. Pic Steve RobardsSussex Police. Pic Steve Robards
Sussex Police. Pic Steve Robards

A quantity of class A drugs, cash and drugs paraphernalia were seized by officers at nearby flat in connection with the arrests, officers said.

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A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “Sam Coleman, 21 of no fixed address, was charged with conspiring to supply heroin, conspiring to supply crack cocaine, possession of cannabis and possession of a knife in a public place. He was remanded in custody to appear at crown court on February 12.

“Jermaine Daroux, 28, and Tara Hastings, 24, both of Grand Parade, Brighton, were charged with conspiring to supply heroin and conspiring to supply crack cocaine. Hastings was also charged with possession of cannabis.

“All three appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (January 15). Coleman was remanded in custody and Daroux and Hastings were released on court bail and all were ordered to appear at crown court on February 12.”