In a significant weekend operation targeting illegal and anti-social use of high-value vehicles in central London, the Metropolitan Police seized 90 cars valued at over £8 million. This represents the highest number and value of vehicles confiscated in the five-year history of the operation.
Among the seized vehicles was a limited edition Ferrari valued at £3.7 million. The operation, which focused on the misuse of vehicles in the capital, also led to several arrests.
Authorities apprehended a man on suspicion of handling stolen goods and money laundering after discovering 19 bank cards belonging to other individuals and more than £2,500 in cash. Another man was arrested for possession of drugs with intent to supply after being stopped for driving without insurance.
Further arrests included one for using words or behavior likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress, and another for an immigration offense.
This extensive seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by the Metropolitan Police to address issues related to high-value vehicle misuse and associated criminal activities within the city.