Two men have been arrested after a cannabis growing operation was discovered inside a former nightclub.
Sussex Police were called to the premises of the former Angels Bar and Club on High Street, Worthing, in the early hours of the morning on August 21.
A number of UK Power Network vans were also pictured at the scene, after officers received a report of electricity abstraction at the venue.
A "very large" quantity of cannabis plants were subsequently discovered growing inside the property.
Two men, aged 39 and 43, from Brighton, were arrested in connection with cultivating cannabis and have released under investigation.
The property, located at 10 High Street, was formerly a church before its conversion into a nightclub.
It has remained vacant following Angels' closure in June 2024 after only 18 months of trading.
The property was listed for sale for £1.25 million last year.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “Police received a report of electricity abstraction at a premises in High Street, Worthing, at about 12.20pm on August 21.
“A very large quantity of cannabis plants were located growing inside.
“Two men, aged 39 and 43, from Brighton, were arrested in connection with cultivating cannabis and they have released under investigation.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are completed.
“Anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101 and quote serial 703 of 21/08.
“Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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