Police have seized more than 400 cannabis plants from a plot of land in East Sussex.

The class B-drugs, found at Stunts Green, near Herstmonceux, are believed to have a street value of around £1,000.

They were recovered following a tip-off to officers. One person has since been charged with possession and cultivation of cannabis.

The seizure comes after a series of drugs finds in the last three weeks.

Only last week officers recovered about £3,000 worth of class A drugs in Pevensey Bay. Meanwhile, three warrants were executed in Heathfield where heroin and cannabis were recovered.

New district commander for Wealden, Chief Inspector Peter Mills, said: "What's special about these latest warrants is that they are as a result of information coming to us directly from the public.

"This is great news. It shows there is a real community commitment to rid this district of the scourge of drugs."

Of the Stunts Green find, Mr Mills added: "This was a good result.

"Their actions have ensured that about £1,000 worth of drugs have been removed from the streets of south Wealden.

"I anticipate more warrants will be executed over the forthcoming weeks."