5th February 2023

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I was shocked when I saw this, but soon realised it must be a hoax. 

After some research on line I found an article in our local rag The Argus.  

The stickers are a statement from A collective of artists based in Brighton called Pattern Up, which has claimed responsibility for the posters.

It is a not-for-profit project that frequently displays art in galleries in the city.

A spokesman for Pattern Up said: “We are raising awareness about the widespread criminal exploitation of local children.

 “The crack and heroin notices depict the lack of community effort in preventing the exploitation and destruction of young lives through the supply and use of Class A and B drugs in the city.”

Full article here The Argus