Three men have been arrested following the execution of two drugs warrants in the city on Thursday July 25 as part of a proactive crack-down on dealers in the run up to Pride 2013.
Local media accompanied officers on the early morning raids at two addresses in Brighton were an unknown substance along with cash, weighing scales, grip seal bags and several mobile phones and laptops were seized.
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Betts is the Silver commander for this years Pride event.
He said:
“Pride is a fantastic community event and is great for the City, attracting around 160,000 people who come to enjoy a weekend of festivities.
“Sussex Police works closely with the Pride organisers in order to make sure the event remains as safe as possible for everyone.
“However, as with many large scale events, there is always a minority who will look to exploit the situation by making money dealing in illegal substances. In order to tackle this we will always increase drug enforcement activity leading up to an event like Pride.
“Drug warrants are intelligence led and I would encourage anyone who suspects there may be drug activity going on in their area to please get in touch. You can call 101 or do it anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Both plain clothed and uniform officers will be working on the day of Pride alongside pride event security.”
Three local men aged 39, 31 and 22, arrested July 25 on suspicion of possession with intent to supply, have all been bailed until August 15 pending further enquiries.
A spokesperson for Pride, said:
“Brighton Pride understands that at most major festivals either at remote locations or in cities, there will always be an element of substance abuse. The Icons In the Park Event is aimed to be more inclusive than ever bringing back the main stage and other areas of the park which will appeal to a wider audience.
“We work closely with the Police and our security teams to ensure that any risk to our Brighton Pride guests is minimised, we are nearly there in our aim for equality and this year should be a huge celebration of the fact that, in law we are now equal. A true diverse community!”
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