diff --git a/framework/python/src/net_orc/network_orchestrator.py b/framework/python/src/net_orc/network_orchestrator.py
index 4b3a032f7..63ba80d7d 100644
--- a/framework/python/src/net_orc/network_orchestrator.py
+++ b/framework/python/src/net_orc/network_orchestrator.py
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 import json
 import os
 from scapy.all import sniff, wrpcap, BOOTP, AsyncSniffer
+from scapy.error import Scapy_Exception
 import shutil
 import subprocess
 import sys
@@ -306,9 +307,13 @@ def _start_device_monitor(self, device):
 
       if not self._ip_ctrl.check_interface_status(
           self._session.get_device_interface()):
-        sniffer.stop()
-        self._session.set_status(TestrunStatus.CANCELLED)
-        LOGGER.error('Device interface disconnected, cancelling Testrun')
+        try:
+          sniffer.stop()
+        except Scapy_Exception:
+          LOGGER.error('Device adapter disconnected whilst monitoring.')
+        finally:
+          self._session.set_status(TestrunStatus.CANCELLED)
+          LOGGER.error('Device interface disconnected, cancelling Testrun')
 
     LOGGER.debug('Writing packets to monitor.pcap')
     wrpcap(os.path.join(device_runtime_dir, 'monitor.pcap'),