TAMPA, Fla. — A coordinated street takeover in Tampa ended with 10 people in custody.
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The Florida Highway Patrol and the Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office said Sunday night’s event was organized over social media.
It attracted a crowd of spectators and a large number of cars.
Troopers said four vehicles were impounded.
Orange County Sheriff John Mina pushed state lawmakers to pass tough street racing laws.
Read: New Florida law increases penalties for repeat street racers
Mina said the increased penalties should help deter street racing and improve safety.
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