Littlehampton home searched after e-scooter rider seen 'acting suspiciously'
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Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) officers found class A drugs and cash after searching the home of an e-scooter rider, 'seen acting suspiciously', according to Sussex Police.
The officers were on patrol in the town 'to help disrupt the supply of drugs and anti-social behaviour' at 4.30pm on Monday, November 8, police said.
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Hide AdA spokesperson added: "They witnessed a suspected drugs exchange in Old Market Lane, and believed an electric scooter rider was responsible for selling the drugs.
"Officers later saw the e-scooter rider in the High Street, travelling towards Old Market Lane again and detained him.
"They found the rider, a 25-year-old man from Littlehampton, in possession of cannabis."
The suspect’s home was then searched and officers found further quantities of cannabis as well as quantities of cocaine, police said.
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Hide AdPolice said they also found approximately £1,000 in cash, two sets of electric scales, multiple small plastic grip seal dealing bags, and a 'large Zombie style knife'.
"The suspect was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a class B drug, possessing a class A drug with intent to supply, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private setting," the police spokesperson said.
"For the e-scooter matter, he was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.
"He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries."
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Hide AdEarlier this month, Sussex Police issued renewed advice to e-scooter riders about how they face arrest and prosecution if they use the powered vehicles in public.
This followed increasing public concern about road safety, with reports of e-scooters riding on pavements, and 'frequent crime reports linked to e-scooters'. Click here to read more
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