Met Police Seize £8m Worth of Vehicles in London Crackdown
Police said the 90 seizures were the highest in five years, as officers targeted uninsured and dangerous driving in affluent central London streets.
- The Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles worth more than £8 million from Friday to Sunday across Kensington, Chelsea, and Hyde Park, targeting uninsured and dangerous driving.
- Fifteen vehicles were seized under new powers allowing police to impound cars for antisocial behavior rather than issue warnings, marking the highest value and volume in five years.
- Among the haul was a limited-edition Ferrari Monza SP2 worth £3.7 million, which had been in the UK for only one day; the driver held only a provisional license and no insurance.
- Vehicle stops led to arrests for money laundering, drug possession, and immigration offenses, with one suspect found carrying 19 bank cards in other people's names and more than £2,500 in cash.
- Special Chief Inspector Geoff Tatman, who led the operation, said the crackdown addresses local frustration, stating, "We're arresting these drivers and seizing their cars so we can keep our roads safe.
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