EIGHT cars and a motorbike have been seized as part of an investigation into an illegal car meet which started in Winchester.
Hampshire Police released the information as part of Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, highlighting the work it is doing to tackle anti-social behaviour across the county.
The car meet took place on October 27, starting in Winchester before travelling to Petersfield and Alton.
As previously reported, 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 been seized by police as part of their investigation into the meet.
Anti-social behaviour and business crime Police Sergeant Chris Collins said: “Our officers take all reports of anti-social behaviour extremely seriously because we know the impact it has on all of our communities.
“We are committed to our ongoing work, alongside partner agencies, in tackling any ASB-related problems experienced by people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
“We have dedicated officers and teams in all areas and in recent weeks we have secured a number of closure orders across the force area.
“Offenders have received Criminal Behaviour Orders which seek to limit their anti-social behaviour that negatively impacts the community and officers have also continued to seize cars linked to an illegal car meet which had a huge impact on a large number of people.
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“Unfortunately, we know that some people don’t report anti-social behaviour when they see it or experience it. Please know that every report you make helps us to take action, and we are better able to tackle these problems when people report what is happening within their community, so please tell us.”
More information about different types of anti-social behaviour can be found on the Hampshire Police website.
Anyone who sees or experiences any anti-social behaviour that could be a risk to someone, or which may be a crime, is asked to contact the police by calling 101 or reporting the incident online at the Hampshire Police website.
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