A man has been charged with several drug offences after his vehicle almost collided with a police patrol car.
It happened at around midday last Tuesday (Dec 7) when officers were patrolling along London Road.
A car being driven out of Rose Hill Terrace, almost collided with their car.
The vehicle was stopped by officers who checked the driver's licence and found that he may have given a false identity.
A search of the driver discovered a quantity of cannabis, crack cocaine and approximately £500 in cash.
Raphael Morrison, 45, of no fixed address, was arrested and subsequently charged with being in possession of Class A and Class B drugs, driving without a licence and obstructing a constable in execution of their duty.
He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (December 8) and was released on court bail pending a further court date.
Sergeant Jan Szaranek, of Brighton and Hove’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“The seizure of these drugs and subsequent charges are a great example of proactive work by our officers, who followed their instincts to investigate what could have been a seemingly innocuous incident.
“Their tenacity has taken harmful drugs off our streets and brought a suspect to court, where he will now face justice.”
New Bathing Water Sites Approved In Worthing
Renowned Sussex Band Donates To KSS Helicopter Appeal
Adam Lallana To Leave Albion At End Of Season.
Update On Investigation Into Fatal Collision Near Petworth
Mental Health Awareness Week: Free Health Walks In Brighton & Hove
Lewes Prison Under Pressure As Penal Reform Charity Responds To Latest Report
PHOTOS: Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Visit To Brighton School
Hove Bar Licence Reviewed After Years Of Complaints
Record Number Of Wild Swimming Spots Designated As Bathing Sites - With Three More In Sussex
Council Calls On West Sussex Residents To Consider Fostering