EIGHT cars and a motorcycle have been seized following a massive car meet which started in Winchester on Sunday, October 27.
A BMW 320, a BMW 120D, three BMW M3s, a BMW M4, a Jaguar XKR, a Nissan Skyline and a Honda CBR motorcycle have all be seized by police as part of their investigation.
As previously reported, the car meet started at Winchester Park and Ride on Sunday at around 8.30pm, with the group being dispersed and travelling on towards Petersfield, and finally gathering at Alton Retail Park just before 10.30pm.
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Around 200 vehicles were present across the two hours, with reports of dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour.
Chief Superintendent Darren O'Callaghan, who is overseeing the response to illegal car meets in Hampshire, said: “Seizing vehicles believed to be involved in dangerous driving and causing misery in our communities is an important step to tackling illegal car meets and allowing us to conduct further enquiries.
“We have made it very clear in recent weeks that if you do engage in such behaviour, then we will be there, we will take all steps to investigate it, and we will remove your car from the road as part of this.
“If you don't want us knocking at your door, then it really is simple; do not drive dangerously on the roads.”
During the meet on Sunday evening, officers attended to disperse the group and work to prevent them gathering in locations.
As part of this, a number of fines for motoring offences were also issued, including number plates which do not conform to legal standards, and those with non-compliant window tints.
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Chief Supt O'Callaghan added: “Through our enquiries, we have witnessed dangerous manoeuvres such as drifting and donuts being performed, with large crowds gathered to watch.
“It only takes a split second for this to go horribly wrong and people to be seriously injured, it also puts other road users in danger.
“We will continue to take action, using all the powers available to us.”
Anyone with information about the meet, or any video or dash cam footage, is asked to contact Hampshire Constabulary on 101, using reference 44240468328. Information can also be submitted online by visiting the Hampshire Constabulary website.
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