Two men have been arrested after police found a stash of knives and cannabis whilst searching a suspected stolen van when it stopped in Stoke Bardolph.
Officers were on patrol in the borough on Sunday (24) when they spotted a van they believed was being driven on false number plates.
The vehicle was followed by officers from the Road Crime Team before it stopped in Stoke Lane at around 6pm.
Two suspects found inside the vehicle were detained and officers discovered three knives and a small amount of cannabis when they searched the van.
It is believed the vehicle had been stolen in February from an address in Bestwood.
Two men, aged 19 and 35, have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a knife in a public place and possession of a Class B drug.
The 35-year-old was further arrested on suspicion of driving while disqualified.
Police Constable Malachi Keane, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The officers on patrol should be praised for their vigilance and determination in recovering this stolen van and detaining two suspects.
“We know victims rely on vehicles like this for their work so we always work hard to recover them and find out who is responsible for the theft.
“Thorough searches of the vehicle also uncovered knives which were seized and will now be destroyed. It is always good news when we can take potentially dangerous weapons like this off the streets.”
