Sussex Police make arrests after drugs found in Brighton and Hove

Officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) were alerted to a suspicious Volvo seen driving in Lewes Road, Brighton, on February 21.

The officers, in unmarked vehicles, found the Volvo outside an address in Richmond Heights in the Hanover area of the city.

The driver, a 33-year-old man from Hove, was arrested and a quantity of drugs and cash were found inside the vehicle.

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He was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug driving.

Officers attended his home address in Hove to complete a further search, and a large quantity of cannabis was found.

Cash was also find (Image: Sussex Police)

A 34-year-old woman was then arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug and possession of an offensive weapon.

Both suspects have been bailed, pending further enquiries.

SEU Inspector Ollie Pullen said: “Our officers were alerted to the suspicious vehicle which had been linked to drug dealing in the city.

“We work hard to deny criminals the use of the road network and disrupt the supply of drugs that have a major impact on our communities.

 “After searching the vehicle and the home address we found a large quantity of cannabis and other suspected class A drugs, and a large amount of cash worth thousands of pounds. These were all seized as part of the investigation.”