Drugs and cash were seized after a chase involving armed police.

Officers from the tactical firearms unit (TFU) followed a Peugeot 208 in their unmarked vehicle after it had failed to stop earlier in the evening.

The driver stopped in First Avenue in Hove then attempted to run into a property, but he was detained.

He was searched and found in possession of Class A and B drugs during the incident on March 31.

Detectives later attended an address to make further arrests and would later seize drugs paraphernalia, mobile phones and thousands of pounds in cash.

Four other men were also arrested.

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The vehicle was seized by officers during the investigation.

The driver, a 27-year-old man of no fixed address, was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug, possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply, driving without valid insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and failing to stop for police.

A 26-year-old man from Romford, a 22-year-old man from Cardiff, a 19-year-old man from Brighton and a 25-year-old man from Ashington in Tyne and Wear were also arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of a Class A drug.

The have all been bailed, pending further enquiries.

TFU Inspector Oli Fisher said: “This is another example of our proactive work to support colleagues across the force.

“Firearms officers are highly trained and skilled, and their duties go above and beyond armed response. Officers were deployed to help disrupt the supply of drugs which can cause so much harm in our communities.”