Man re-arrested in Brighton over organised immigration and drugs offences
The man was previously arrested at an immigration detention centre
A 22-year-old man has been re-arrested in Brighton as part of an investigation into organised immigration crime.
The Albanian national was arrested in Clarence Square yesterday (2nd October).
Officers found suspected cocaine and cash in a house on Dyke Road.
He was arrested on suspicion of money laundering and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
The man is also suspected of helping to organise migrant crossings from Albania to the UK using small boats and lorries.
A National Crime Agency spokesperson said "The Albanian national was apprehended by armed NCA officers in Clarence Square, Brighton, yesterday evening (2 October).
"An address on Dyke Road, Brighton, was searched and officers found a quantity of class A drugs (cocaine) which had been separated into dozens of deal bags.
"They also found approximately £1,000 in cash, which was seized.
"The man was arrested on suspicion of money laundering offences and possession with intent to supply class A drug and is currently being questioned by NCA investigators.
"He is suspected of being involved in the facilitation of migrants from Albania to the UK via small boats and HGVs and was first arrested at an immigration detention centre near Gatwick Airport on 7 August but released on bail."
The investigation is ongoing.