A greedy money launderer who profited from drugs misery has had his BMW car and Yamaha motorbike confiscated.

Patrick Forbes, 27, of Warrior Close, Portslade, was jailed for 15 months at Lewes Crown Court after admitting four charges of money laundering.

Judge Anthony Scott Gall declared that Forbes had benefited from his criminal conduct by £82,540.23 and ordered the confiscation of £14,000 worth of assets and money under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Forbe’s car, a BMW 330Ci, and Yamaha motorcycle were included and will be auctioned.

Judge Scott Gall said a signal needed to be sent to those dealing in class C drugs and living off other people’s addictions.

After the hearing, Detective Chief Inspector Ian Pollard said: “The Proceeds of Crime Act is aimed at those who believe the fruits of their criminal activity will remain intact while they serve a period of imprisonment.

“The message is simple. In addition to vigorously prosecuting such criminality, we will pursue and recover the proceeds of crime. Any default in payment will result in an added prison term.”

The order against Forbes is the latest in a series of confiscation orders against criminals.

On September 12, Mpilo Mthunzi, 30, of Hereford Road, Brighton had assets connected to drug dealing, including a BMW M3, convertible seized.

He is serving a five-year prison sentence.

In April, David Pitchford, 40, of Gladstone Place, Brighton, who is serving ten years for drug offences, was ordered to hand back £324,147 he had made through crime. Among items seized was a Porsche Carrera sports car valued at £59,000.

In March, drug dealer Richard Sanders, 44, of Portland Road, Hove, serving four years, was ordered to pay £68,000.

Investigations revealed he spent £344,000 on holidays, fast cars and electrical gadgets, all funded from his dealing.