St Leonards man arrested after Class A drugs found in police raid

A man was arrested after police found a quantity of Class A drugs following a raid in St Leonards, Sussex Police said today (Tuesday, April 9).
By Richard Gladstone
Published 9th Apr 2024, 12:56 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2024, 20:33 BST
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Police said officers executed a warrant at an address in Blackman Avenue last Thursday (April 4), where the drugs were discovered.

A police spokesperson said: “Damien Oprey, 32, of Blackman Avenue, St Leonards, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine, and being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin.

“He pleaded guilty to the offences in court the following day, and has been remanded in custody for sentencing at Lewes Crown Court on May 3.”