Man Busted in Sussex County Lines Drug Crackdown
A 32-year-old man has been charged amid a major Sussex Police probe into county lines drug trafficking.
County Lines Operation Exposed
Luke Holden-Wright, from Adelaide Road, St Leonards, faces charges tied to supplying controlled drugs. Sussex Police say this is part of an ongoing investigation into a county lines drug network.
County lines gangs use dedicated phone lines to move and sell drugs beyond their local areas. They often exploit vulnerable people, including children, to run their illegal operations.
Second Arrest and Court Date Confirmed
Holden-Wright is set to appear in court soon. A second individual has also been arrested as enquiries continue.
Police Ramp Up Fight Against County Lines
- County lines crime, often involving heroin and crack cocaine, is linked to violence and intimidation.
- Sussex officers are intensifying enforcement efforts, seizing drugs and assets while making arrests.
- The public is urged to report suspicious drug activity to help protect vulnerable communities.
Sussex Police remain committed to dismantling these dangerous networks and keeping the region safe.
