PHOENIX — A suspected chop shop operation in West Phoenix was broken up by DPS troopers, leading to the arrest of two men and the recovery of several stolen cars.
After an investigation, troopers raided a property near Lincoln Street and 31st Avenue on March 16 and found five stolen cars, a trailer and a small amount of drugs.
Authorities recovered the following vehicles
- 2012 Dodge Charger
- 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck,
- 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck,
- 2006 Chevrolet pickup truck
- 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe
The last two vehicles were already in the process of being broken up into parts.
DPS said Martin Valencia and Marco Guzman ran the illegal operation and both were arrested for multiple charges.
Valencia, 48, already had an outstanding warrant for his arrest for a felony crime and faces additional drug charges.
Multiple agencies helped DPS with the investigation.
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