MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade police announced the arrests of 11 people over the weekend as part of a major crack down of illegal street takeovers.
That is when people block public roads in order for cars to do donuts and race at a high rate of speed.
The illegal ring was busted early Saturday morning, which is normally when the illegal activity happens, according to police.
Miami-Dade police said they observed several cars doing donuts and driving at a high rate of speed after they had completely shut down certain roads, blocking the area for residents and for emergency vehicles, as well.
The enforcement initiative led to 11 arrests, two firearms being seized, four vehicles being impounded and 17 citations being issued.
Those taken into custody are facing charges for illegal street racing, and many of them for resisting arrest, as well.
Some them were fleeing police officers and some had illegal guns in their possession, authorities said.
Many of the women seen there were inside the cars being driven by the men, and a handful of them attempted to run away when police arrived, according to authorities.
For now, police say they will continue their crackdown on this behavior.