Drivers arrested, cars seized in illegal street racing probe

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2012 Ford Mustang (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

NEW YORK - Police have arrested a dozen men and impounded 10 cars for illegally racing on the streets of Suffolk County. 

In response to complaints from residents about street racing, officers went undercover last month to investigate, authorities said. The cops arrested some drivers immediately after races that took place in Deer Park on Nov. 10 and East Farmingdale on Nov. 15. Police busted other suspects later, authorities said.

2012 Nissan 370Z (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

Under county law, officers seized a 2017 Honda Civic, a 2020 Honda Civic Si, a 2013 Audi AS4, a 2019 Dodge Charger, a 2019 Ford Mustang, a 2012 Ford Mustang, a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500, a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, a 2012 Nissan 370Z, and a 2020 Toyota Supra in connection with nine races, police said.

2019 Dodge Charger (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

Officials are looking for two more cars in connection with the arrests: a 2008 BMW 335I with New York license plate JJD 4951 and a 2020 Chevrolet Camaro with New York license plate KEN 9374.

(Suffolk County Police Department photo)

Authorities charged the 12 drivers, who range in age from 19 to 29, with illegal speed contest and reckless driving. One of the suspects also faces aggravated unlicensed driving, police said.

New York City police are dealing with a spike in complaints about illegal street racing since the pandemic began.

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

2020 Toyota Supra (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

2017 Honda Civic (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

2013 Audi AS4 (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

2020 Honda Civic Si (Suffolk County Police Department photo)

1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (Suffolk County Police Department photo)