One of the biggest deterrents for drug dealers is being caught and given long, well-publicised prison sentences.

Many of them come to Sussex from big cities to carry out their lucrative trade.

So it's welcome news that two men from Liverpool were yesterday given a total of 21 years in jail.

What makes their crimes even more despicable is the fact the drugs were hidden in children's playgrounds.

The evil pair exposed youngsters to serious harm or even death.

The mules who worked for them are to be condemned.

However, with their co-operation, Sussex Police have been able to bring a halt to the ring run by these men.

Everyone in the city should keep an eye out for drug dealers and pass on information to officers to keep the scourge of drugs off our streets.