A DRUG dealer caught with more than 100 wraps of cocaine has been jailed.

Sammy Mosuambe was stopped and searched by police in Selborne Road, Hove, in February after he was identified by an officer as being involved in an unrelated matter.

Seven small wraps of drugs – later confirmed to be cocaine – fell from his trouser legs during the search, and a key was found to a property in The Drive, Hove.

A search of the address found 50 grams of Class A drugs in 100 individual wraps, and around £200 in cash and a small amount of cannabis.

A further search in custody also found more cocaine, two mobile phones and £198.10 in cash.

The 23-year-old was charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and one count of possessing a Class B drug (cannabis).

The Argus: Sammy Mosuambe, of Houlder Crescent in Croydon Sammy Mosuambe, of Houlder Crescent in Croydon

Mosuambe, of Houlder Crescent in Croydon, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced to four years in prison for each Class A charge and one month in prison for possession of cannabis - all to run concurrently.

Investigating officer Detective Ed Downes said: “This conviction has taken a dangerous individual off our streets, who was wilfully supplying harmful substances in Brighton and Hove.

“Not only do illegal drugs have debilitating physical effects, the exploitation and violence which goes hand-in-hand with the drug trade has a devastating impact on those involved.

“We are pleased to have secured this custodial sentence, which should serve as a reminder of our commitment to clamping down on the supply of illegal drugs and bringing those responsible to justice.”