- London's Metropolitan Police seized more than seven dozen vehicles in affluent neighborhoods including Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea between August 7th and 9th, as part of a crackdown on antisocial driving behavior.
- The seizure marked the highest number of cars and the highest valued vehicles in the operation's five-year history, with the cars totaling around $10 million.
- A Ferrari SP2 Monza (1-of-499, valued at ~$4.7 million) was seized after being in the country for only a few hours; the owner was driving without proper insurance and on a provisional license.
- Some vehicles were seized due to other crimes, including one individual arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A, B and C drugs.
- The operation involved 120 officers from the Met, including about 95 from the Special Constabulary and Vehicle Enforcement Team, supported by agents from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.
- Special Chief Inspector Geoff Tatman stated that locals are fed up with dangerous driving and modifications, and that operations like this arrest drivers and seize cars to keep roads safe and send a clear message.
London's Metropolitan Police recently conducted a significant operation against antisocial driving, seizing over 90 luxury vehicles, including a £3.7 million Ferrari Monza SP2 and a Lamborghini Revuelto, valued collectively at around $10 million.1234
The operation took place from August 7th to 9th in affluent areas such as Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea, marking the highest number and value of cars seized in the last five years.
According to police, the Ferrari Monza had only been in the country for a few hours when it was seized; the driver lacked proper insurance and was on a provisional license. Other vehicles were confiscated due to various crimes, including one arrest for possession with intent to supply Class A, B, and C drugs.56
The operation involved 120 officers, including 95 from the Special Constabulary and Vehicle Enforcement Team, supported by agents from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau.89
“We regularly hear from local people who are fed up with people driving cars dangerously in the area,” said special chief inspector Geoff Tatman. “Through operations like this we’re arresting these drivers and seizing their cars so we can keep our roads safe and send [a] clear message that we won’t put up with their reckless and dangerous behavior.”1011
“The operation, involving 120 officers including 95 from the Special Constabulary and Vehicle Enforcement Team, ran from August 7th to 9th in Hyde Park, Kensington, and Chelsea. One driver was arrested on suspicion of drug supply, and the Ferrari's owner was on a provisional license without proper insurance.”
