Two students were involved in the mass importation of cannabis into Brighton . Yu Tang and Jiangpeng Wei were caught after detectives discovered they frequently collected packages not addressed to them from shared student accommodation across the city. When searched, the cardboard boxes were found to contain large quantities of cannabis which had been double vacuum packed and concealed with other innocuous items, such as T-shirts.
Enquiries revealed they had been imported from the USA and Canada, and they contained recipient details linking them back to the 26-year-old defendants. Since the start of the investigation in September 2023, more than 40 parcels were intercepted or seized from the defendants’ addresses by officers, with the total quantity of cannabis exceeding 40kg. Around £3,500 in cash was also seized.
Tang, of Fleet Street, Brighton, and Wei, of Kingscote Way, Brighton, were both arrested and charged with importing cannabis, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property. Police seized 40kg of cannabis (Image: Sussex Police) Read more: Man arrested after allegedly injuring a dog he was walking They pleaded guilty to the offences, and at Lewes Crown Court on August 14, Tang was sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment. Wei was sentenced to one year and six weeks’ imprisonment.
The offence of being concerned in the supply of cannabis was ordered to lie on file for both defendants. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Leon Ryan said: .