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WORCESTER — State police arrested six people early Saturday morning after finding 82 rounds of ammunition and brass knuckles during a traffic stop.

Massachusetts State Trooper Brendan Cain pulled over a 2002 Ford Windstar after the minivan committed motor vehicle violations on Hammond and Southbridge Streets, according to a press release from the Massachusetts State Police. The car pulled over on Lafayette Street after initially refusing to stop.

"As he approached the suspect vehicle, the trooper observed passengers frantically moving about the interior," stated the release. "The trooper was quickly backed up by several Worcester police officers."

The stop was in a part of the city "that has been plagued by violent crime and gang activity" and the occupants were removed from the van for the officers' safety, stated the release.

Police found that the driver did not have a valid driver's license, according to police. Inside the vehicle, the officers found an ammunition box containing 82 rounds of .22 caliber bullets, brass knuckles and a bottle of wine.

Police arrested all six people in the minivan. The following people were arrested and charged: