2 Detroit men face charges for running alleged 'chop shop'; cops recover several stolen cars

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DETROIT (WWJ) -- Two brothers are facing a slew of charges for allegedly running a "chop shop" in Detroit after cops recovered multiple stolen cars, including one worth around $60,000.

According to the Detroit Police Department, investigators went to inspect the business, located at 8951 Michigan Avenue, west of Livernois Avenue, after receiving a tip that the men operating the shop didn't have a license.

After police ran a plate on a vehicle, they discovered it was stolen.

On Tuesday, detectives obtained a search warrant and later recovered at least 10 stolen cars, including a Dodge Durango SRT that's worth around $60,000, said officials.

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Some vehicles were reported stolen from the Stellantis Assembly Plant, Fox 2 Detroit reports.

Police have not released the identity of the suspects and charges are pending as police look into whether the brothers played a role in stealing the cars.

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