Provincial Police found more than they were expecting during a traffic stop on the 401.
Elgin OPP officers pulled over a westbound vehicle near Bloomfield Road Wednesday afternoon after radar detected the vehicle going more than 70 kilometres an hour over the posted speed limit.
Authorities say the two people in the vehicle both tried to obstruct the investigation, and officers uncovered numerous packages that had been reported missing or stolen.
The driver, a 19-year-old from Welland, has been charged with stunt driving, driving without a license, obstructing a peace officer, and 13 counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5000. The accused was also handed a 30 day license suspension and 14 day vehicle impoundment.
The passenger, a 20-year-old from Windsor, is charged with obstructing a peace offer and 13 counts of possession of property obtained by crime.
