Stolen car with knife and drugs inside stopped using ‘tactical contact’ on the A92 in Fife

Two people have been arrested in Fife after police stopped a stolen car with a knife and drugs inside using ‘tactical contact’.

A police car was involved in the pursuit of a white VW Golf on the A92 around 9pm on Thursday after signaling the vehicle to stop.

Officers used “tactical contact” to stop the car and found a “large knife and drugs” after a search.

Police confirmed the driver, a 35-year-old man, was arrested for theft and traffic offences.

Police Scotland

The passenger, a 20-year-old man, was arrested for possession of a weapon and drug-related offences.

The two men will be denounced to the tax prosecutor.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At approximately 9pm on Thursday July 21, officers on routine patrols of the A92 attempted to stop a white VW Golf.

“The car did not stop, a chase 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, was arrested for theft and traffic offences.

“The 20-year-old passenger was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and drug-related offences.

“Both will be reported to the tax prosecutor.”