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2 arrested after catalytic converters found in vehicle during traffic stop for fake paper tags

February 24, 2023 / 8:55 PM CST / CBS Texas

Texas lawmakers are looking at tougher punishments for catalytic converter thieves

FLOWER MOUND, Texas (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Two people were arrested in Flower Mound on Friday after a traffic stop led to the discovery of stolen catalytic converters.

It all began when Flower Mound police made a traffic stop for a fake paper tag on the vehicle.

Police said there were catalytic converters in the car as well as tools that were possibly used to remove them from vehicles.

The suspects are being held on outstanding warrants and drug paraphernalia charges.

Julia Falcon

Julia Falcon is a digital content producer at CBS News Texas. Julia has previously written for news outlets across Dallas-Fort Worth like the Denton Record-Chronicle, D Magazine, 1080 KRLD and 105.3 The Fan. She covers a span of topics, focusing on sports and trending topics. Every week, Julia produces a show called "Eye on Trending," where she answers top trending questions.