A MAN and three teenagers were arrested during drugs operation at The Level in Brighton.

A 15-year-old Hove boy and a 16-year-old girl from Crawley were arrested by police officers on suspicion of supplying cannabis and burglary with intent to steal.

A 16-year-old Brighton girl was detained on suspicion of burglary with intent to steal last Thursday. They were questioned and released under investigation.

On Friday, a 23-year-old Brighton man was arrested after he ran from police officers through the children's play area at The Level.

He was detained on suspicion of possession with intent to supply cannabis after a large quantity of the drug worth several hundred pounds was seized along with cash and other drugs paraphernalia.

He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of heroin. He has been released under investigation.

Chief Inspector Rachel Swinney said: "Our prevention officers, who play a crucial role in helping tackle local issues, have been targeting suspected drug dealers at The Level using high visibility patrols, covert patrols and our drugs dog.

"We are also trying to identify drug users to direct them to agencies who can support them.

"If anyone suspects drug dealing is going on or has any information about it please contact us online or 101."