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Drugs, cash seized after stolen vehicle located in Guelph’s southend

Guelph police say they made a pair of arrests on Monday afternoon after a man and a woman were seen getting inside of a stolen 2020 Nissan. Officers seized drugs and cash. Ken Hashizume - CJOY

Guelph police say they seized cash and suspected drugs after finding a stolen vehicle.

While on patrol on Monday just before 1 p.m., police said officers found a 2020 Nissan parked near Waterloo Avenue and St. Arnaud Street.

The car, which was reported stolen from Belleville, was being watched and investigators saw a woman approach with several bags.

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She wasn’t able to get inside the vehicle and left her bags on the ground and came back with a man who had the car key.

Officers then made arrests and say they found quantities of suspected fentanyl, crystal meth and cocaine during a search.

Police said they also found drug paraphernalia and cash.

A 36-year-old man and 32-year-old woman, both from Guelph, have been charged with occupying a stolen vehicle as well as three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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Both have bail hearings on Tuesday.

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