Drugs raid in Hailsham leads to arrests

Sussex Police said officers swooped on a property in Archery Walk on Tuesday, June 9, and found and seized cocaine with an approximate street value of £3,000 and around £200 in cash.

A spokesman said: “Three people have been arrested and a quantity of cocaine seized after police executed a drugs warrant in Hailsham.

“Three people - a 54-year-old woman, a 26-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man – were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

“All three have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.”

Wealden Prevention Inspector Jon Gross added: “This enforcement activity demonstrates our ongoing commitment to tackle drugs harm in our Sussex communities.

“These arrests will hopefully provide some reassurance within the local neighbourhood where this was occurring.”

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