"Portland Police Arrest 19, Tow 21 Vehicles in Street Racing Sting"
The Portland Police Bureau conducted a crackdown on illegal street racing and street takeovers on December 30 and 31, resulting in 19 arrests, 13 citations, the recovery of seven firearms, and 21 vehicles towed. The operation was in response to the dangerous activities that disrupt communities and pose safety risks. With the new Oregon Senate Bill 615, vehicles involved in such activities could be subject to criminal forfeiture. The police have updated their towing policy to address these events more effectively and plan to continue such missions to deter illegal street racing and related criminal activities.