Police departments in some parts of the country are cracking down on street racing – otherwise known as “laying drag” – in the wake of a spurt of such crimes in recent days.
At least 400 drivers took to the streets of Portland, Ore., to partake in “speed racing events” on Sunday night in the area of Northeast Airport Way and Northeast 122nd Avenue.
Officials from Portland Police Bureau said Monday morning that street racing on Sunday nights is nothing new, but lately, “participants and spectators have been more aggressive.” Police said people have been found to plan their meetups ahead on social media. “There has been an uptick in street takeovers, where participants block traffic to perform stunts,” PPB said in a summary of the night’s.
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