Police promise tough action after rise in illegal Derbyshire car meets – warning that vehicles will be seized

Officers have warned those who attend car meets in Derbyshire that they are ready to tackle the events – and will seize vehicles being driven anti-socially.
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The Tibshelf Safer Neighbourhood Team have been made aware that car meets are occurring on the A617 at Doe Lea.

A spokesperson said: “Please be warned that, should vehicles be seen/found to be driving in an anti-social manner that is likely to cause alarm and/or distress to the local residents, then warnings will be given and cars may be seized.”

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Members of the public were also encouraged to report car meets to Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods:

Anyone who witnesses a car meet is asked to get in touch with the police.Anyone who witnesses a car meet is asked to get in touch with the police.
Anyone who witnesses a car meet is asked to get in touch with the police.

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.