Brighton: Four men charged with supply of cocaine

After officers observed a number of people acting suspiciously around a property in Second Avenue in Hove, two men were stopped and found in possession of cocaine, around £25,000 in cash and a mobile phone.

A bag was also found nearby containing drugs, cash and a passport.

A third man was subsequently arrested, along with a fourth after a search of properties linked with those involved.

Andi Dema, 34, of no fixed address, Ridison Nega, 24, of New Market Road in Brighton, Albert Nedelcu, 22, of no fixed address, and Xhenaro Shehu, 19, of Palmeria Mansions in Brighton, have each been charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine and possession of criminal property.

Dema was also charged with breach of a deportation order and Nedelcu was also charged with driving without a licence and driving without insurance.

All four have been remanded in custody and will appear at Lewes Crown Court on July 19.

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Detective Superintendent Kris Ottery said: “Illegal drugs have no place in Brighton and Hove and we work closely with our partners in the community and neighbouring forces to disrupt supply and bring perpetrators to justice.

“We will also continue to divert those vulnerable people impacted by the illegal drug trade to relevant partner agencies to ensure they get the help they need.”

He also urged anyone who sees anything suspicious to report it to police online or by calling 101.