Man Jailed For Six Years For Supplying Class A And B Drugs

Gianpaulo Bambi has been jailed for six years after officers seized over one kilogram (kg) of cocaine, two kilograms cannabis and over £2750 in cash from him across two separate incidents.

On 18 September 2024, officers stopped a Volkswagen on the A27 Westbound near Hollingbury, Brighton for a faulty brake light.

Due to suspicious behaviour, a search was conducted under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Bambi, a passenger in the vehicle was found to be in possession of one kilogram of cocaine and £2750 in cash which was subsequently seized.

He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A and B drugs, acquiring, using or possessing criminal property, and riding in the front passenger seat of a motor vehicle whilst not wearing a seatbelt.

He was charged the next day with possession with intent to supply a class A drug and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

He appeared in Brighton Magistrates Court on 20 September and was remanded into custody but later granted conditional bail.

Then on 27 May this year, officers on a proactive patrol in Brighton observed suspicious behaviour between two men outside of an address. One of those men was Bambi.

Officers approached Bambi and noticed a strong smell of cannabis prompting a search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act which he resisted.

Bambi was found to be in possession of around two kilograms of cannabis, cocaine and a significant amount of cash, and was arrested on suspicion of possession to supply class A and B drugs and obstructing or resisting a constable in execution of duty.

The next day (28 May) at Brighton Magistrates Court, Bambi was charged with possession to supply a class B drug and obstructing or resisting a constable in execution of duty and remanded into custody.

On 25 June 2025 at Lewes Crown Court Bambi pleaded guilty to acquiring, using or possessing criminal property, possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.

Gianpaulo Bambi, 28, of King George VI Drive, Hove appeared at Lewes Crown Court for a three-day trial beginning on 13 July. He was jailed for six years.

Further proceedings will continue for reclamations under the Proceeds of Crime Act.