A man was arrested in Whitehawk on Tuesday afternoon for six different drug and driving offences.
Nearby residents saw three police cars stop a silver car on Manor Hill at 4.20pm.
A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, alongside possession of class A drugs and class B drugs with intent to supply.
He was also arrested for theft of a motor vehicle, driving without valid insurance and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
He has now been released while police continue to investigate.
Sussex Police said: “Police attended Manor Hill, Brighton, at 4.20pm on Tuesday, December 12.
“A 33-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving, theft of a motor vehicle, driving without valid insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, possession of a class A drug, and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply.
“He was bailed, pending further enquiries.”
