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

Texas lawmakers are looking at tougher punishments for catalytic converter thieves
Texas lawmakers are looking at tougher punishments for catalytic converter thieves 03:01

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.

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