Two charged after drugs seized in Hove

Two men have been charged after tens of thousands of pounds worth of cannabis was seized from a flat in Hove.

Officers investigating the importation of cannabis through Gatwick found a suitcase containing the drugs at the flat in the new Moda development in Boulevard Place on 8 May.

Other high value items such as jewellery and quantities of cash were also seized.

Two men inside the address were arrested on suspicion of possessing class B drugs with intent to supply, and with acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property.

Zakaria Deghayes, 23, of Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, and Husam Emsalm, 18, of Whitehawk Crescent, were subsequently charged with both offences.

They appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 9 May. Deghayes was remanded in custody, while Emsalm was bailed.

Both men will appear before Lewes Crown Court for a plea hearing on 6 June to answer the charges.

Detective Sergeant Ian Warncken from Gatwick CID said: “This was a significant discovery of drugs, and we are continuing to investigate the circumstances of this incident.

“Anyone with information is asked to come forward, quoting serial 251 of 07/05.”