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Peel Regional Police are cracking down on illegal car gatherings.

Mayor Patrick Brown says a police crackdown on “street racing and hooliganism” at a Brampton shopping center is working.

The Mayor took to a social media platform today (November 15) to claim that the strategic enforcement blitz at Trinity Common has already led to several arrests, as has been previously reported.

“Public safety is one of the top priorities in Peel Region and a viral video was released at Trinity Commons earlier this year involving street racing and hooliganism,” Brown said. “There is no tolerance for this type of behavior.”

The blitz has already resulted in more than 330 Highway Traffic Act charges for offenses such as stunt racing and speeding. Other charges include trespassing, being drunk in a public place, dangerous operation of a vehicle and failing to comply with a police order.

There were also 28 criminal charges, 24 vehicles impounded and 30 license suspensions.

The problem came to a head last summer following reports of several large car gatherings at the Brampton Mall.

Participants were seen taking over the Trinity Common parking lot to run, rev their car engines and perform spin-outs as the crowd cheered.

Peel police said an organized unit was formed specifically to target disorderly behavior, lawless behavior and reckless driving. They believe that the repression has worked and limits these car gatherings.

Police say the public can alert them to such events by calling 905-453-3311 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca.

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