STUNNED cops say they discovered a haul of drugs and weapons when they pulled over a motorist for driving the wrong direction down a one way street.

 

Officers stopped the car in the Saltmarket area on Tuesday night when they spotted it being driven the wrong way.

After becoming aware of a "suspicious smell," police searched the vehicle and discovered drugs, believed to be cannabis, a knife and wooden bat.

A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with road traffic, offensive weapons and drugs offences.

Inspector Gavin Smith said: "Officers stopped the car and drugs were recovered.

"A knife and wooden bat were also found within the vehicle.

"A 25-year-old man was arrested."

Police said the vehicle was originally stopped as part of Scottish Road Safety week.

A report is expected to be sent to prosecutors.