Two more arrests following massive Hampshire car meet
Police say vehicles were driven dangerously through the county last weekend
Police have arrested two more people in connection with a huge car meet which travelled through Hampshire earlier this month - bringing the total to five.
It comes after officers received reports of cars being driven dangerously through Southampton on Saturday 21st September.
A 24-year-old man from Portsmouth and a 32-year-old man from Caerphilly have been taken into custody on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle dangerously. Both remained there as of Sunday (September 29th).
Police also seized two cars, a black BMW M140i and BMW 320d.
The meet last weekend began at Winchester Park and Ride, before moving on to Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, Fareham and finally gathering at Southsea seafront shortly after midnight.
A BMW M3, a Ford Fiesta, a Volkswagen Golf and a BMW M2 had all been seized already by officers last week.
Inspector Andy Tester from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police said:
"Our officers will do all in our powers to identify, locate and arrest people we believe to be involved in dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour at these gatherings.
"Motorists who drive in an anti-social manner risk the safety of road users and their behaviour disrupts our local communities – this behaviour will not be tolerated.
"We take all reports of dangerous driving extremely seriously and we have now arrested a total of five people in connection with last week’s car meet.
"If you don't want us taking your vehicle and arresting you, then don't behave recklessly and endanger the lives of others, along with the considerable impact it has on local residents.
"We will continue to act swiftly and decisively, using all powers available to us to disrupt this behaviour."