Sussex Police Seize £1.7m in Cannabis, Arrest 17

Sussex Police have arrested 17 individuals and seized cannabis plants valued at over £1.7 million as part of a national operation targeting organized crime. The operation involved executing warrants at 19 addresses across Sussex, resulting in the confiscation of 1,740 cannabis plants, £15,000 in cash, Class A drugs, and additional criminal property. Two men were charged with cultivating cannabis and have been remanded in custody, while other arrests were made in connection with drug supply. This crackdown is part of a broader initiative to disrupt organized crime groups linked to drug trafficking and exploitation within communities. Detectives emphasized the harmful impact of the illegal drug trade and the importance of community intelligence in these operations. Similar efforts have been reported across the UK, indicating a coordinated approach to combat cannabis cultivation and related criminal activities.