Two drug dealers who operated in Bognor and Brighton have been sentenced to prison.
Ibrahim Ali, aged 20, of Weald Lane in Harrow, and 26-year-old Eric Kalauz of London Road in Havering, were found guilty of supplying heroin and cocaine.
Ali was jailed for just over five years, while Kalauz was handed a four-year term.
Chelmsford Crown Court heard how the offences in Sussex came to light in November 2024 after a drugs line was identified offering the class A drugs for sale.
After an investigation, Ali and Kalauz’s links to the supply were revealed, and both men were arrested in London.
Speaking after the case Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said: “Our investigation showed the significant drugs operation being operated by these men.
“The group operating the ‘Pokey’ line was supplying class A drugs which cause so much harm in our communities.
“We are pleased that this line has been shut down, and they will both serve significant custodial sentences.”
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