Heavy police presence reported in south Charlotte

A heavy police presence was reported in south Charlotte early Wednesday morning.

Channel 9 crews observed the scene on Interstate 77 near the Carowinds Boulevard exit.

Several vehicles with the York County Sheriff’s Office were in the area.

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According to Deputy Trent Faris, deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle after it failed to stop at a stop sign.

The suspects in the vehicle also allegedly threw guns and drugs out of the vehicle’s window before a chase ensued.

The chase came to an end in south Charlotte just before 4 a.m., and two people were taken into custody.

This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.

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