A man from Crawley has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after an off-duty officer spotted a motorist ‘openly smoking cannabis’ in Wisborough Green, police have confirmed.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “An off-duty police officer acted on his instincts to pursue a suspected drug-driver.

“He was driving along the A272 in Wisborough Green when he spotted a motorist openly smoking cannabis.

“The officer called in the report and followed the driver, enabling other officers on duty to intercept him when he stopped at Tesco Extra in Broadbridge Heath.

An off-duty police officer was driving along the A272 in Wisborough Green when he spotted a motorist openly smoking cannabis. Picture courtesy of Google

placeholder image — An off-duty police officer was driving along the A272 in Wisborough Green when he spotted a motorist openly smoking cannabis. Picture courtesy of Google

“The suspect, aged 27 and from Crawley, failed a roadside DrugWipe and was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving.

“He has been released under investigation as our enquiries continue.

“This incident demonstrates our commitment to catching criminals, protecting the public and delivering an outstanding service – whether on duty or not.”