Sussex Police seize hundreds of cannabis plants from Brighton house

Officers from Brighton and Hove’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) visited the address in Dyke Road on Wednesday (November 9) after receiving reports of “suspicious activity” from members of the public.

After gaining entry, they found over 500 well-established cannabis plants and saplings in the basement, loft and all three floors in between.

Cannabis plants seized from a property in Dyke Road, Brighton (Image: Sussex Police)

Set-ups were also in place for the “imminent” cultivation of new crops.

No people were in the property, but investigations are underway to identify any suspects.

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Sergeant Mark Robinson, of Brighton and Hove’s TEU, said: “Cannabis is a harmful, banned substance that contributes to the illegal drug trade; a practice that sows devastation among our communities.

The property was raided after police received reports from concerned residents (Image: Sussex Police)

“The sale of controlled substances goes hand-in-hand with violence, exploitation and addiction, fuelling wider criminality that spreads into all corners of society.

“We will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of perpetrators, while working with our partners to address the root causes of this behaviour and safeguard those most at risk of harm.”