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OPP officer stops two stolen vehicles along Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario

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An OPP officer hit the brakes on two stolen vehicles along Highway 401 in eastern Ontario.

In the first investigation, the officer stopped a jeep going 155 km/h on Hwy. 401 on Saturday.

Ontario Provincial Police say the vehicle had been stolen.

The 22-year-old driver is facing several criminal charges, and a charge of stunt driving.

Hours later, the same officer stopped another stolen vehicle along Hwy. 401, according to police.

Five people were taken into custody as part of the investigation.

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