Several cars have been seized in response to a police investigation into an illegal street racing gathering in Hamilton earlier this month.
Officers executed six search warrants after the April 15 event, resulting in six vehicles being seized.
At around 12.50am, police were called to Pardoa Boulevard, Chartwell, after reports of vehicles driving dangerously, multiple vehicles doing burnouts, anti-social behaviour, and a person firing a paintball gun at a CCTV camera.
A witness told Newshub at the time there were hundreds of people "drinking and causing riot".
In a video supplied to Newshub, a person can be seen smashing a CCTV camera near a traffic light.
The group fled before police arrived and headed to a second location, near Collins and Ohaupo roads.
Police arrested four people for disorderly behaviour and went on to issue 37 infringements and impound one vehicle.
"Information from the public is invaluable in gathering evidence to obtain warrants to seize vehicles involved in illegal start racing," Waikato road policing manager Inspector Tim Anderson said.
"While Police may not be able to respond to all reports of anti-social road use when it happens, officers will use evidence and information from the public to make enquiries after the fact and seize cars when necessary."
The investigation is ongoing to determine the identity of the drivers and charges.
"If you see illegal street racing, or dangerous driving, never put yourself at risk," Insp Anderson said.
"Call 111, and relay as much detail as you can, especially number plates if possible.
"If it's after the fact, you can submit this information via 105 (https://105.police.govt.nz/), or anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111."
