Police seized drugs, a substantial amount of cash, and a Rolex watch worth tens of thousands of pounds during a vehicle stop in Worthing on January 11. Officers from the Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) were on patrol in Tarring Road when they observed a suspected drug deal involving a Renault Twingo.
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The vehicle was stopped, leading to the arrest of the driver, a 32-year-old man from Littlehampton. Meanwhile, officers detained the passenger, a 33-year-old man with no fixed address, nearby on Eton Road.
Arrests Lead to Major Search in Hove
Upon further investigation, a property in The Drive, Hove, was searched. Inside, police uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, significant cash holdings, and the luxury watch. All items were seized as evidence in the ongoing investigation.
The arrests and seizures are part of Sussex Police’s ongoing efforts to combat drug-related offences and dismantle organised crime networks in the area.