Arrest as 18 cars worth £436k found at Colchester 'chop shop'

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The vehicles were found at a site in Ipswich Road in Colchester

A man has been arrested after police found 18 stolen cars worth more than £436,000 at a suspected "chop shop".

The vehicles were found at a store of stolen and disassembled vehicles on Ipswich Road in Colchester at about 17:35 BST on Tuesday.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and released on bail until 16 October while officers continue with their inquiries.

Essex Police has asked anyone with information to get in touch.

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