Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Friday 20th March 2026

Sussex Alerts - Eastbourne Police

Dear residents, 

Please find below the latest Sussex Alerts from Eastbourne Police.

County Lines Intensification Week

A week of action saw £200,000 of drugs seized, 82 people arrested, 34 weapons seized and other assets seized across Sussex, read all the details of this week online here.

Below is a breakdown of activity in Eastbourne only.

Thursday 5th March

Suspicious activity believed to be related to drug supply was spotted by officers on patrol in Eastbourne. Following enquires, officers entered a premises in Marine Parade, Eastbourne. Police seized 252 wraps of heroin, 275 wraps of cocaine and five mobile phones. Three people were located at the property and arrested. 

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. He has been bailed whilst investigations are ongoing.

A 19-year-old man, of Grimston Road, Basildon, Essex, was arrested and the next day charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a class A drug. 

A second 19-year-old man, of Bockingham Green, Basildon, Essex, was also arrested and the next day charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine and heroin, and acquiring, using or possession criminal property.

Both appeared at Eastbourne Magistrates’ Court on 7 March where they were both remanded into custody until their next court appearances on 3 April.

Friday 6th March

Saw local policing teams, join British Transport Police and both National and local partners for a day of action at Eastbourne train station.

Using drug detection dogs, over 25 searches were condcuted during the course of the day, with 11 positive results, multiple dugs seized and over 60 young persons spoken to by both police and specialist partners trained in the signs to spot in child exploitation.

Find out more, and see your local teams in action online here.

Update on Closure Order

In December last year (17 December 2025), officers successfully secured a Closure Order on a property in Bourne Street.

On 16 March 2026, at Brighton Magistrates’ Court, the Courts granted an extension of a further three months.

The flat, located in Berwick Court, had been linked to numerous incidents of anti-social behaviour, disorder, and drug‑related activity, following the original order, the property was closed for three months, and will now remain closed for a further three months under the new order.

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Adam said;

“Residents had been subjected to anti-social and violent incidents for several months".

"We hope this extension will continue to give the community much‑needed respite from the impact and intrusion these incidents had caused prior to the original closure.”

A very important message for Ewe

As we head into the lambing season, it is vital to remember that sheep are highly vulnerable to dogs at this time.

Livestock worrying isn't just about physical attacks; chasing or being off lead near pregnant or young animals can cause devastating injuries, miscarriages and death.

When walking with your dog, remember to:

• keep dogs on a lead at all times.
• plan your route and check for livestock before entering a field.
• spread the word and ensure friends and family are aware that "just a chase" is a crime.

To better protect our farming community, the law around livestock worrying has been updated with more animals protected, more locations covered, tougher powers and heavier consequences for offenders, including an unlimited fine.

Be responsible, keep your dog on a lead around all livestock!

Contact us

For non-emergency incidents or crime prevention advice, click www.sussex.police.uk (If you report a crime online, we will assess it in the same way as a 101 call).  

Call 101 when you do not require an urgent response. In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger always call 999.  

Speak to us face-to-face at a police station or contact the local policing team at www.sussex.police.uk/area/your-area.  

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, or other forms of communication difficulties.

Those with textphone can text 18001 101, or BSL users can use SignVideo to provide a Video Relay Service (here: https://signvideo.co.uk/), to report crime through a live online interpreter, who will contact the police on your behalf, when you do not require an urgent response.

In an emergency when life is threatened or there is immediate danger please use the textphone service 18000 or text us on 999.

BSL users can call 999 BSL (here: https://999bsl.co.uk/)  to use a British Sign Language interpreter.

For more information on textphone and Relay UK, including help setting up the Relay APP please visit: https://www.relayuk.bt.com/how-to-use-relay-uk/contact-999-using-relay-uk.html