Multiple suspected firearms have been seized from an address after a police search.
Police attended an address in Lake Drive, Peacehaven, yesterday (June 8), after receiving a report about concerns over a man’s behaviour and possession of a suspected firearm at about 6.20pm.
Officers including armed police attended the scene and stopped a vehicle.
A 57-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and on suspicion of possessing a bladed article in public.
The man’s vehicle and an address were then searched, and three suspected firearms or imitation firearms were seized.
The man remains in custody.
Sussex Police have said there will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance and while enquiries are completed.
Anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online or by calling 101 and quoting serial 1243.
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