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Atlanta police arrest dozens, impound exotic cars in illegal street racing crackdown

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These races are over.

The Atlanta Police Department said it arrested 44 people and impounded 29 vehicles during a crackdown on illegal street racing over the weekend, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“We pledged to deal with these speeders and reckless drivers who have shown a complete disregard for the safety of others with these dangerous antics,” its chief, Erika Shields, said in a statement. “This weekend, with the help of our law enforcement partners, we made inroads.”

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One of the 29 cars impounded by the Atlanta Police Department over the weekend. (Atlanta Police Department).

One of the 29 cars impounded by the Atlanta Police Department over the weekend. (Atlanta Police Department).

The operation also led to 114 citations and the seizure of four firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle, police say.

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Officers taking part in the crackdown targeted several locations throughout the city that have been hot spots for street racing activity in the past.

Images released by police showed exotic cars being loaded onto tow trucks.

One of the weapons recovered by police during the operation. (Atlanta Police Department).

One of the weapons recovered by police during the operation. (Atlanta Police Department).

“Arrests and citations included traffic offenses such as laying drag, speeding and reckless driving to other criminal offenses such as DUI, drinking in public, and possession of marijuana,” the Atlanta Police Department said. “One convicted felon was found to be in possession of a firearm and charged accordingly.”

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Police say they arrested 44 people for activities related to street racing. (Atlanta Police Department)

Police say they arrested 44 people for activities related to street racing. (Atlanta Police Department)

Earlier this month, Shields said incidents of street racing and stunts in the city are at an all-time high, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

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“We will continue to impound, arrest and seek costly fines for those individuals who choose Atlanta for this senseless behavior,” Shields said following the crackdown.