A police operation seized thousands of pounds worth of drugs during warrants across Sussex.
Acting on intelligence, Sussex Police’s West Sussex Community Investigation Team (CIT), which specialises in Organised Crime and disrupting county drug lines, conducted 11 warrants and searches at addresses in Arundel, Brighton, Crawley, Peacehaven and Shoreham on Wednesday, June 26.
A total of eight people were arrested in connection with the importation of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis. They have all been released on bail, pending further investigation.
Over a kilogram of cannabis was seized across the addresses as well as more than £60,000 in cash, weapons, class A drugs and vehicles.
Hundreds of officers were involved in the operation to crack down on the importation of drugs from overseas.
Detective Inspector Gary Jacobs said:
“The day of action shows our robust stance on organised drug crime and the importance of CIT in reducing drug related harm in our communities.
“Our officers and staff worked extremely hard on the day to ensure arrests were made and key evidence was recovered on the day.
“CIT will investigate every warrant and do our best to charge suspects and put them before the courts.”
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