Eleven people were arrested by Miami-Dade police officers during the weekend for allegedly taking part in illegal street races.
According to a news release, Miami-Dade Police Department launched an operation to curb illegal street racing, and was able to seize two firearms, impound four vehicles and issue 17 citations.
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WATCH HERESome of the people arrested were Marcel Johnson, 28, who was arrested for reckless driving/drag racing/driving with suspended license/concealed weapon carry; Ariel Kain, 19, who was arrested for concealed weapon carry; Ashley Luna, 19, who was accused of resisting an officer without violence; and Bradley Rodriguez, 19, who was arrested for drag racing and reckless driving.
Upon further investigation, police were able to locate and arrest Calix Green, 39, after he fled at a high rate of speed from an officer during a traffic stop, according to the arrest report.
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A 17-year-old was also arrested on charges of reckless driving, police said.
