Gwent Police warn against illegal car meets with prosecution
The scheme is 'putting the breaks on illegal car meets and dangerous driving.'
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: 'Operational Wheeler is not against car meets. It is, however, against the illegal activities associated with them, such as street racing, careless driving and dangerous driving.
'All of which we have observed on Gwent's roads. If you attend illegal car meets, we will prosecute you and if you arrange illegal car meets, we will prosecute you.
'We have a wide range of tactics available to us as well as other evidence gathering opportunities which we will ensure we utilise to bring you to justice.
'Operational Wheeler has already seen successful prosecutions. These have been fines, disqualifications and suspended prison sentences.
'If you are prosecuted as a result of Operation Wheeler, it can have a detrimental effect on your employment and home life. It is not worth the risk.'
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