Police Crack Down on Wild Car Meets in West Swindon
Road policing units launched a major operation to tackle anti-social behaviour linked to disruptive car meets. Officers targeted drivers for a slew of offences including speeding and vehicle defects.
Operation Staysail Hits the Streets
Last weekend, police joined forces with specialist units for Operation Staysail. Their mission: stamp out illegal activity at chaotic car gatherings across the region.
16 Drivers Busted, Stickers Yanked
On Sunday, officers descended on a meet of over 100 vehicles in west Swindon after reports of trouble. They reported 16 people for various offences, handed out a fixed penalty notice, and forced one driver to fix vehicle faults on the spot.
Crucially, police uncovered five cars sporting illegal view-blocking stickers — ordering all of them removed immediately to keep roads safer.
