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Drugs, weapons seized after Guelph police locate stolen vehicle

Guelph police say one of the suspects in the theft of Pokemon cards dropped their cell phone as they were getting away. Scott Tracey/Guelph Police Service

Two people are facing charges in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Guelph.

Guelph Police Service were called to a business on Eramosa Road just before 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Officers say they found a 2008 Audi TT convertible at the business that had been reported stolen from the area of Elizabeth Street and York Road around 2:15 a.m. on Monday.

Officers learned that two people had been in the stolen vehicle. One was arrested at the scene while the other briefly fled before being caught.

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During a search of the individuals, police say they seized more than $8,000 worth of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription medication. Police also say they recovered two knives.

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A 33-year-old man from Guelph is charged with possession of stolen property, occupying a stolen vehicle, carrying a concealed weapon, five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and breaching probation. He was held for a bail hearing Wednesday.

A 28-year-old woman also from Guelph is charged with possessing stolen property over $5,000 and occupying a stolen motor vehicle. She will appear in a Guelph court on Friday.

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