Amarildo Tefaj, 28, of Portslade, has been jailed for four and a half years after police found cocaine in his car and at a flat in Hove. He was sentenced to 54 months in prison at Lewes Crown Court on 29 October, Sussex Police said.
The car stop in Lansdowne Place
On 8 September, officers saw Tefaj driving in Lansdowne Place, Hove. Intelligence suggested he may have links to drug supply in the area, so his car was stopped and officers detained him at the wheel.
Tefaj and the vehicle were searched, and nine grip seal bags of cocaine were found. He was arrested and taken into custody.
The flat in Davigdor Road
Keys were also found on him, which led officers to search a flat in Davigdor Road, Hove. Inside the address they found a large block of cocaine and benzocaine, along with more than £3,300 in cash and a selection of mobile phones.
Charges and sentence
Tefaj, of Church Road, Portslade, was charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, and with acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.
He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on 9 September and was remanded in custody to await future hearings. At Lewes Crown Court on 7 October he pleaded guilty to both charges and was remanded back into custody ahead of sentencing.
He returned to Lewes Crown Court on 29 October and was sentenced to 54 months in prison.
Anyone with information about drug dealing in their area can report it to Sussex Police online or by calling 101. To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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