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Police across Auckland issued numerous infringements and ordered multiple vehicles off the road during an anti-social road user event last Saturday night.
Officers, with air support from the Eagle helicopter, were out on the streets, keeping the gathering in check.
A strong police presence at known meet spots set the tone, and checkpoints were put in place.
More than 2500 drivers were breath-tested, with more than 15 drivers recording excess breath alcohol.
Police issued a further 70 infringements, had 71 vehicles sent for inspection, issued 33 green stickers and six pink stickers, and impounded five vehicles.
Inspector Regan James says despite the large number of road users present, there was no significant disruption to the public.
“Dozens of police units worked hard to disrupt the approximately 200 vehicles participating in the event.
“We saw some illegal behaviour, including performing burnouts and other driving offences, but our staff did well to monitor and disrupt the group’s plans.
“Police intervention was strong and quick from the jump, and we were able to break up convoys and monitor behaviour effectively.
“We’re now entering an investigation phase which will work to identify further vehicles and drivers involved, and we’ll look to take strong enforcement action wherever possible.
“We are all too familiar with the havoc this behaviour wreaks in our communities and have been very clear – we have no tolerance for it.
“I think that was made very clear by our response this weekend.”
Police encourage anyone who witnesses antisocial road user behaviour to report it immediately.
They can phone 111 if it’s happening at the time, or make a report after the fact through the 105 service.
People with information they’d like to share anonymously can phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
