Hastings police stop vehicle on A21 and arrest two people

On Wednesday morning, Hastings and Rother Prevention officers and Prevention Enforcement officers supported the East Sussex Roads Policing Unit following a vehicle being stopped on the A21 near to Robertsbridge.

A spokesman for Hastings Police said the driver and front seat passenger were detained in handcuffs and later arrested following a quantity of Class A drugs being found inside the vehicle.

They remain in custody awaiting interview before a decision is made regarding their detention, police said.

A spokesman added: "Our efforts to tackle drug harm in Hastings and Rother will continue despite the challenging circumstances we are currently operating in.

"If you have any information or observe suspicious activity, please report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."