Police have hailed a recent crackdown on crime in Eastbourne and Seaford a major success.
Wednesday, 5th May 2021, 4:00 pm
The activity, from Friday (April 30) to Monday (May 3), was part of Operation Safety – the force’s response to tackling knife crime and serious violence.
At the start of the weekend, officers were on patrol in Seaford when they saw a suspicious vehicle travelling on the A259.
Police said as they pulled up behind the vehicle, an object was seen to be thrown out of the window.
Sussex Police car. SUS-211003-192626001
The vehicle was stopped and the object was found to be a hunting knife, according to police.
Police said, on Saturday (May 1), officers identified a ‘suspicious vehicle’ travelling around the Bexhill area.
The vehicle failed to stop for police on De La Warr Parade, according to a spokesman, and short pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended in Broadoak Lane.
On Wednesday (May 5), a spokesman for Sussex Police said: “The driver was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop and driving a motor vehicle dangerously. After a search of the vehicle, he was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.”