A “sneaky” driver was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before failing a roadside drugs test for cocaine in Fenland.

Wisbech Standard: The driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs CopsThe driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs Cops (Image: Cambs Cops)

The driver was stopped in their white convertible Audi on Norfolk Street in Wisbech and were being closely watched by Peterborough and Fenland CCTV operators.

A spokesman for Cambridgeshire Police said: “The person who officers were dealing with tried to be sneaky and hide a knife but CCTV was watching.

“The knife was recovered and the suspect was arrested; during a vehicle search some suspected drugs were found.

“Officers also carried out a DrugWipe, to which the person failed for cocaine. The person was arrested for a number of offences.

Wisbech Standard: The driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs CopsThe driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs Cops (Image: Cambs Cops)

“We also seized the vehicle. They were taken to the Police Investigation Centre in King’s Lynn where enquires continue.”

Wisbech Standard: The driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs CopsThe driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs Cops (Image: Cambs Cops)

Wisbech Standard: The driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs CopsThe driver of the Audi was caught on CCTV trying to hide a knife before drug-driving arrest. Picture: Cambs Cops (Image: Cambs Cops)