Seaford drug dealer Harry Berry-Hill jailed for six offences

Harry Berry-Hill was selling cocaine, MDMA ecstasy and cannabis in Seaford.

The unemployed 20-year-old was stopped and had £6,000 in a rucksack along with scales and a hunting knife.

At Lewes Crown Court he admitted being concerned in the supply of class A drugs (cocaine and MDMA), being concerned in the supply of a class B drug (cannabis), possessing cannabis with intent to supply, acquiring, using, or possessing criminal property, and possession of a bladed article in public.

Berry-Hill was jailed for four years over six charges.

Lewes Crown Court.

Police say his arrest and prison sentence will disrupt the flow of drugs into Seaford.

It was revealed that Berry-Hill was stopped on the A259 Denton Roundabout in October 2019.

Officers saw him fleeing from the back seat of a car which had failed to stop.

Last month he appeared in court over the offences.

Sergeant Darren Johnson said: “Harry Berry-Hill’s detention will have a significant impact on disrupting the supply of drugs into the community of Seaford.

“We recognise the harm that comes with the supply of drugs into an area, and we are committed to dealing with those responsible for such criminality.

Newhaven and Seaford drug dealer Harry Berry-Hill has been jailed for four years

“We hope this sentence sends out a clear message that drug dealing will not be tolerated in Sussex, and we will do all we can to remove harmful drugs from our streets.

“We continue to encourage people to contact us with any information or concerns relating to drugs supply in their community.

Berry-Hill, 20, of Norton Terrace, Newhaven, is now behind bars.

Sgt Johnson said anyone who wants to report drug-dealing should contact Sussex Police online or call 101, alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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