Stolen car with knife and drugs inside stopped using 'tactical contact'

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.

Police Scotland

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.”

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