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2 arrested after illegal car crushing operation busted by Detroit police; marijuana grow operation also found

By , and Jack Nissen
Published  March 3, 2022 6:59am EST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

Huge marijuana grow operation discovered inside illegal chop shop by DPD

A big bust on Detroit's west side as hundreds of stolen vehicles were discovered at Auto Planet - as well as a large grow operation.

DETROIT - Detroit police uncovered an illegal car crushing operation in the city, arresting two for their connection to the junkyard.

According to police sources, suspects at the Auto Planet on Schafer Highway were allegedly using fraudulent paperwork to cover up the crushing of hundreds of stolen vehicles. 

Detroit police arrest two after busting illegal chop shop

A junkyard where stolen vehicles go to be compacted and crushed was discovered by Detroit police Wednesday, leading to the arrests of two people. A large marijuana grow operation was also discovered inside one of the nearby buildings.

Two people connected to Auto Planet were arrested, facing charges of running a chop shop and a criminal enterprise.

On the grounds, police found smashed cars as well as an illegal marijuana grow operation within one of the buildings. 

The Commercial Auto Theft Unit within the Detroit Police Department busted the suspects Wednesday afternoon.

It happened in the 8800 block of Schafer near Joy Road. 

The suspects are facing multiple charges including running a commercial enterprise. 

Last week, Detroit police came across a separate chop shop where they found the parts to at least seven different cars. One man was arrested during the break-up. During the inspection, authorities said they found stolen auto parts worth more than $100,000.