FIVE people have been arrested for dealing Class B drugs.
Specialist officers made five arrests after executing search warrants at address in rural East Sussex on Tuesday, October 5.
A 57-year-old man, from Flimwell, in the Rother district, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug. He was released on bail until November 1, pending further enquiries.
A 35-year-old man, from Cranbrook, Kent, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug. He was released on bail until November 2, pending further enquiries.
Meanwhile, a 30-year-old woman from Robertsbridge, a 48-year-old woman from Hurst Green and a 60-year-old woman from Hurst Green were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug.
The 30-year-old woman was released under investigation, pending further enquiries, while the other women were released on bail until October 29, pending further enquiries.
Hastings and Rother district commander Chief Inspector Sarah Godley said: “This activity demonstrates our intention to support rural communities and to ensure that those causing harm are brought to justice.”
The operation was a joint effort between officers from the Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) and the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU).
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