Cannabis plants seized in St Leonards police search

Cannabis plants were seized by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications.
By Richard Gladstone
Published 27th Nov 2020, 11:15 BST
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Police said at around 8am yesterday (Thursday, November 26), officers arrested a 48-year-old local man at an address in Upper Church Road, St Leonards.

A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “A Section 32 search of the property was carried out and approximately 50 cannabis plants of varying growth were discovered. These were seized and destroyed.

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“The man was subsequently further arrested on suspicion of permitting or attempting the production of a Class B drug – cannabis.

Police at the scene. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201127-110717001Police at the scene. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201127-110717001
Police at the scene. Picture by Daniel Burton SUS-201127-110717001

“The suspect has been released on conditional bail until December 19, pending further enquiries.”

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