Two arrests after police find 1kg cocaine block in West Sussex campsite
The pair were detained by officers in Brighton and Hove
Police have seized a kilogram of cocaine from a campsite in the South Downs in West Sussex, after making two arrests in Brighton and Hove.
Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle in Preston Road on May 28th and detained the driver - – a 28-year-old man from Harlow – on suspicion of driving without a driving licence, without insurance and driving under the influence of drugs.
His passenger, a 42-year-old man of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm, intentional strangulation, threats to kill, threats with a knife and sexual assault by touching in relation to outstanding matters.
Officers found a bag filled with cash and two pieces of gold, so both the driver and passenger were further arrested on suspicion of money laundering.
The passenger was linked to a campsite on the South Downs in Hassocks, which was searched by officers.
Inside, they found 1kg of cocaine, cannabis and items linked to drug supply.
He was further arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug (cocaine) and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs (cannabis and cannabis resin).
Both men have been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues.