Two arrested on suspicion of drug offences in Hove

Police investigating concerns over an address suspected of being ‘cuckooed’ in Hove have made two arrests.
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Police said cuckooing is when individuals use the home of a person – who is often vulnerable – in order to establish a base for drug dealing. It is sometimes carried out as part of a County Lines operation.

Officers attended Sackville Road on January 12 following reports of people seen coming and going from an address and a smell of drugs.

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Two males – aged 17 and 20 from Surrey and London respectively – attempted to run from the address but were detained by officers. They were found to be in possession of cash and eight mobile phones, police said.

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The two males were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs and have been bailed subject to strict conditions while enquiries are ongoing, according to police.

Safeguarding measures have been put in place to protect the victim and regular checks are being made to ensure their welfare.

Police Sergeant James Ward, from Brighton and Hove Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: “Our teams work hard to disrupt those we suspect of dealing dangerous drugs across our communities and protect vulnerable people who are at risk of exploitation.

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“We would urge anyone with information or concerns about drug dealing in their area or that you have concerns over anyone that appears to be exploited to make the right call and report it to us online or by calling 101.”