POLICE uncovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis plants, drugs, weapons and cash during a series of warrants carried out across the area this week.
Officers executed warrants at a residential address in Lower Dicker and a commercial premises in Polegate on Monday, January 19.
During the search in Lower Dicker, police discovered and seized a large quantity of suspected cannabis plants and other drugs, along with a suspected imitation firearm, a knuckle duster and a quantity of cash.
A 38-year-old local man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of producing a Class B drug, being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug, possession of a suspected firearm without a certificate, abstraction of electricity and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
A 36-year-old local woman was also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.
Both individuals have been released on bail while further enquiries are carried out.
The investigation continued the following day when officers carried out a further warrant at an address on Fort Road in Eastbourne on the same day.
During the search, police seized an additional quantity of suspected cannabis plants.
Sussex Police are continuing their enquiries and are appealing for anyone with information related to the investigation to come forward. Reports can be made online to Sussex Police, quoting serial 146 of 19/01.