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2 Brampton men arrested in Cambridge after vehicle spotted with paper licence plates: police

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Waterloo Regional Police say two Brampton men were arrested Sunday after a resident spotted them in Cambridge in a vehicle that allegedly had paper licence plates.

Police were called to a parking lot near Pinebush and Hespeler roads at around 3:45 p.m. to check on the suspicious vehicle.

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Officers found two men inside, and soon realized it was a stolen vehicle.

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Officers also say they found the pair in possession of stolen goods and a small amount of suspected fentanyl.

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The 22-year-old driver is facing several charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, possession of stolen property and possession of drugs.

The 23-year-old passenger is also facing several charges including two counts of possession of an identity document, possession of a credit card obtained by crime, obstructing police and possession of stolen property.

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