Police raid Sompting pub and three arrested for drug offences

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of supplyingdrugs after police were called to a pub in Sompting.

By John Holden

Published 23rd Feb 2021, 11:03 BST

Updated 23rd Feb 2021, 12:28 BST

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According to Sussex Police, officers were called to a group of people congregating at the Joyful Whippet in Halewick Lane at 4.40pm on Friday (February 19).

Some suspects were seen to discard some Class B and Class A drugs as police arrived, as well as a mobile phone.

Two men, aged 19 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.

The Joyful Whippet. Pic: Google SUS-210223-111236001

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.

They have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

There was no apparent congregation or breach of Covid regulations, police said.

Anyone with information can report online or call 101, quoting 941 of 19/02.