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The National (Scotland)
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Police reveal number of vehicles seized at unofficial car meet-up

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POLICE descended on a car meet-up involving more than 400 cars in Aberdeen on Saturday.

Officers were in attendance at a large-scale, unofficial, meet-up on Saturday, which spanned across the Aberdeen Beach Boulevard area.

Around 400 cars were present, and police say a number of offences were identified.

Police said that while the vast majority of those in attendance "enjoyed their cars and behaved responsibly", others drove in an antisocial manner and committed road traffic offences.

In total, 90 vehicles were stopped with 40 fixed penalty offences issued, five anti-social behaviour orders and two vehicles were seized.

In July, five vehicles were clamped, five people were fined and 54 vehicles were reported for excise offences.

Chief inspector Andy Meikleham said: "Several of these events have taken place in Aberdeen this year. They are well attended and the vast majority of those who attend enjoy showing their vehicles and meeting others, however, they continue to be let down by the conduct of those who behave in an unacceptable and antisocial manner, contributing to crime and creating a negative environment for the local community. This will not be tolerated.

"Anti-social driving is dangerous and illegal and it affects the quality of life of those living in the local area. We want those responsible to stop and think about the consequences of their behaviour.

"We will continue to police these events and take enforcement action where necessary."

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