Man arrested and charged for drugs possession in Hastings

Police officers in Hastings have charged a man after they seized thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash from a holiday park.

Officers attended a caravan at Combe Haven Holiday Park, in St Leonards-on-Sea, on Monday 20 January at around 10.25am following a report of suspicious activity.

On arrival, no one was present within the caravan, however large quantities of cannabis, cocaine and hundreds of thousands of pounds of cash were found.

The drugs and cash were seized by officers and initial enquiries undertaken.

Arron Aubrey, 31, from Hastings, was arrested and subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs. He appeared at Brighton Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 22 January and pleaded guilty. He has been remanded in custody until his next hearing on Wednesday 19 February, at a court to be confirmed.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police online, or by calling 101 quoting reference 328 of 20/1.  You can also report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or through the website.