Two people were arrested in Fife after police stopped a stolen car with a knife and drugs inside by using “tactical contact”.
A police car was involved in a pursuit of a white VW Golf on the A92 at around 9pm on Thursday after signalling the vehicle to stop.
Officers used “tactical contact” to stop the car, and found a “large knife and drugs” after a search was conducted.
Police confirmed that the driver, a 35-year-old man, was arrested in connection with theft and road traffic offences.
The passenger, a 20-year-old man, was arrested in connection with being in possession of a weapon and drugs offences.
Both men will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9pm on Thursday, July 21, officers carrying out routine patrols on the A92 attempted to pull over a white VW Golf.
“The car failed to stop, a pursuit ensued and tactical contact was used to bring it to a safe conclusion with no injuries.”
“The driver of the car, a 35-year-old man, has been arrested in connection with theft and road traffic offences.
“The 20-year-old male passenger was arrested in connection with being in possession of an offensive weapon and drugs offences.
“Both will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.”