East Sussex man arrested after more than 500 cannabis plants found in property

Police have arrested a man after finding more than 500 cannabis plants at a property in Seaford.
By Frankie Elliott
Published 5th Sep 2023, 14:17 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2023, 17:31 BST
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Officers responded to an altercation at a property in Sutton Road, just off the A259, on Sunday (3 September) at around 9.30pm.

Police say a property search was conducted, finding 284 developed and 257 undeveloped plants across five rooms.

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An 18-year-old man has been arrested by police on suspicion of production of a Class B drug and bailed whilst the investigation continues.

Officers responded to an altercation at a property in Sutton Road, just off the A259, on Sunday (3 September) at around 9.30pm.Officers responded to an altercation at a property in Sutton Road, just off the A259, on Sunday (3 September) at around 9.30pm.
Officers responded to an altercation at a property in Sutton Road, just off the A259, on Sunday (3 September) at around 9.30pm.

Detective constable Marcus Cox, of the East Sussex Criminal Investigation Department, said: “This is another example of our commitment to disrupt and reduce drug-related activity in Sussex. Drug-related harm can have a devastating impact on victims, families and the wider community and we are continuously working to tackle it.

“The community are our eyes and ears, and we encourage you to report anything suspicious to us.”

Police say enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in this area to report it to police online or via 101, quoting 1531 of 03/09.