A man has been jailed for drug offences following a stop-search in Eastbourne.
Police were patrolling Trinity Trees on June 8 at about 3pm, when they saw a man pass on drugs to a group of people on two different occasions.
He was intercepted by police at about 5pm.
Following a stop-search, drugs, money, and a large knife was found.
He was arrested and was later identified as Kieran Martin.
Martin, 24, of St Martins Crescent, South Heighton was later charged with possession of a knife in a public place, supplying Class A drugs, and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
He appeared before Lewes Crown Court on July 8 and pleaded guilty to all three charges.
Martin was sentenced to five years and seven months’ imprisonment.
