CHARLOTTE — On Friday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol conducted a joint operation to combat illegal street racing, resulting in the seizure of five vehicles valued at over $1.5 million.
The operation involved over 40 law enforcement personnel from multiple CMPD units, who identified several vehicles violating the North Carolina street racing statute.
Among the seized vehicles were high-end models including a 2023 Lamborghini Huracan and a 2023 Audi R8, with three of the vehicles connected to national street racing groups.
The seized vehicles also included a 2022 Lamborghini Huracan, a 2021 Ford Mustang, and a 2017 BMW 340XI.
Three individuals were arrested in connection with the street racing activities: Thomas Esposito, 33, Kassey Howeth, 44, and Kathrina Kava, 35.
In addition to the vehicle seizures, two additional citations were issued during the operation.
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