Police in St Leonards have arrested two people for drug offences.
At around 12noon on January 22, plain-clothed officers patrolling the Warrior Square area witnessed a suspected drug deal.
A 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of 'being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs'. She was further arrested in custody on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.
On arrest, the woman disclosed that a man was at her address with a sword.
Officers 'executed a Section 18 search' at her property and arrested a 21-year-old man 'on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs', 'possession of Class A and B drugs', and 'possession of an offensive weapon in a private place'.
They have both been released on conditional bail until April 22 whilst the investigation continues.