1 Jul 2024

Police crack down on street racers nationwide, 26 arrests

From Morning Report, 7:47 am on 1 July 2024

Police have cracked down on illegal street racers, issuing hundreds of infringement notices across the country over the long weekend. In Wellington, Canterbury, Manawatu and the Bay of Plenty, police were out in force to disrupt gatherings. Twenty six 26 arrests were made in the four regions, and 18 vehicles were impounded. Central District Area Commander Jeanette Park spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.