Emergent situation declared, Brighton

Police have declared an emergent situation under the provisions of the Public Safety and Preservation act in Brighton this evening.

Police were conducting enquiries at an address on Sackett Street earlier today and have discovered a quantity of drugs, a quantity of drug manufacturing equipment and what appears to be explosives.

Specialist police units are currently at the scene and are attempting to dispose of the explosive material.

A man is currently assisting police with their enquiries, and no evacuations of nearby residences have been conducted at this stage.

Investigations are continuing.

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