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London police seize $10 million in supercars in one weekend as they fight antisocial driving
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- London Metropolitan Police seized a record $10 million worth of supercars, totaling 90 vehicles, in a weekend operation targeting antisocial driving in affluent neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Kensington.
- The crackdown aims to address behaviors such as unnecessary noise pollution, street racing, and convoy cruising, which cause public nuisance and safety risks, especially during summer months.
- Police now have the authority to seize vehicles involved in antisocial behavior rather than issuing warnings, enhancing enforcement efforts against reckless driving.
- Among the seized cars was a rare Ferrari Monza SP2 valued at nearly $5 million, found uninsured and driven by a provisional license holder just one day after arriving in the UK.
- Authorities emphasize the operation’s goal of protecting residents and businesses by removing dangerous drivers and their modified vehicles from the roads.
