Police Conduct Special Crackdown on March 1st Run in Seoul City... 53 Arrested

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 1st that they conducted a special crackdown on reckless motorcycle riders on March 1st and arrested a total of 53 individuals. They also issued fines to these individuals and confiscated 5 motorcycles.

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The police explained that with the weather warming up, the appearance of reckless riders was anticipated, and due to an increase in noise complaints from citizens, a special crackdown was carried out in the early morning hours around Yeouinaru Station in Yeongdeungpo-gu. The police added that 120 traffic officers and 63 patrol cars and motorcycles were deployed for this operation.

A representative from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency stated, "Through continuous crackdowns and strict investigations, we aim to eradicate various illegal activities involving motorcycles and cars, and we plan to arrest all offenders through evidence collection and further investigations."