Vehicles impounded as police sting targets boy racers

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Twenty vehicles involved in boy racing in northern Christchurch have been impounded by police. 

Sergeant Luke Vaughan said Operation Tonka in Kainga has identified 33 vehicles, 20 of which are now impounded, involved in sustained loss of traction and anti-social driving behaviour.

He said police became aware of continued problems on Main North Rd and Link Rd about three months ago and launched the operation to target this behaviour.

"Police were getting regular report(s) that anti-social road users were often congregating there, causing a number of issues in the area for nearby businesses and motorists. 

"The operation identified 33 vehicles involved in sustained loss of traction and, as a result of this, 20 vehicles have already been impounded by police.

"Officers are making inquiries to locate the remaining 13 vehicles. Some of the vehicles have been linked to multiple offences, either on the same night or over several nights," Vaughan said.

In total, police recorded 110 offences over several weekends.

"The message for participants is clear, that those involved can expect to be held accountable for their actions."

If you have any information, including photos or videos of anti-social driving behaviour, contact police via 105 and quote file number 220810/5091.