A drug dealer who ran a County Line operation supplying Class A drugs in Horsham has been jailed following a successful investigation by Sussex Police.
Joseph Sseruwo, 31, of Peabody Avenue, Pimlico, was working as part of the ‘Milky’ drugs line operating in the town centre. He was sentenced to three years in prison at Lewes Crown Court on May 1 after pleading guilty to four drug offences and one count of money laundering.
Plain-clothes officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit spotted Sseruwo conducting suspected drug deals in East Street, Horsham, on April 1. As they moved in, he attempted to discard a bag between two bins—later found to contain over 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine.
A further search of an address linked to Sseruwo uncovered additional cash tied to drug supply and a bladed weapon.
Sseruwo admitted to:
- Possession of crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply
- Being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin
- Possessing, using, or acquiring criminal property
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said:
“Officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit regularly carry out plain-clothes patrols to help disrupt the supply of drugs which cause so much harm in our communities.
Sseruwo was dealing heroin and crack cocaine in Horsham, using the ‘Milky’ drugs line. Thanks to the investigation, he had no choice but to plead guilty when he appeared in court.
It demonstrates our determination to catch offenders involved in drugs supply, and shows we have broken up another criminal group in Horsham.”
Police have confirmed they will continue proactive work to target drug networks and keep communities safe.
