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Man Charged After £59,000 Of Cannabis Seized From Hailsham Property

A 59-year-old man has appeared in court after police uncovered an estimated £59,000 of cannabis plants at an address in Hailsham.

Officers attended a property in Swan Road on Saturday (January 9) after receiving reports of suspected drug activity in the area.

A search of the premises was carried out and 71 cannabis plants were discovered. The plants and associated growing equipment were seized by police.

Gintautas Zulys, of Swan Road, Hailsham, was arrested and charged with producing a controlled drug of Class B (cannabis).

He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Monday (January 11) and is next scheduled to appear at crown court on February 8.

Anyone who witnesses concerning or suspicious behaviour in their area is encouraged to report the information to police, either online or by calling 101.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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