An e-scooter rider who was stopped by police in Littlehampton for acting suspiciously has been arrested for possession of cannabis and cocaine.
Police on patrol in the town on the afternoon of November 8th stopped him after they'd witnessed a suspected drugs exchange in Old Market Street.
They found the rider, a 25-year-old man from Littlehampton, in possession of cannabis.
On searching his home, Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU) officers found class A drugs, cash 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.
For riding an e-scooter, he was arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.
He has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.
Earlier 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 follows increasing public concerns about road safety with reports of e-scooters riding on pavements, and frequent crime reports linked to e-scooters.
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