£140,000 worth of drugs seized in Brighton
Two taser devices were also found at the address on Clyde Road.
A man has been arrested and charged with drug offences after police carried out a warrant and seized Crystal Meth worth about £140,000 in Brighton.
Jack Pierce was arrested following the discovery of Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth), cocaine, Ketamine, MDMA tablets, herbal cannabis and prescription medication.
A quantity of cash and two taser devices were also seized at the address on Clyde Road on Tuesday (29th July).
56-year-old Pierce, of Clyde Road, Brighton, has been charged with nine offences including possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, acquiring criminal property (cash) and possession of two weapons for electrical discharge.
He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (30th July) and was released on bail to next appear in court on 27th August.
Brighton and Hove divisional Detective Superintendent Kris Ottery said: “Disrupting drug supplies into the city and keeping our communities safe is a round-the-clock job, carried out every day of the year.
“This warrant has led to a significant amount of harmful substances and a quantity of cash and weapons being taken off the streets ahead of the Pride event happening in the city this weekend.”