Police seize three vehicles in Pinamar after street races relocate

Following accidents in La Frontera, illegal street races are moving to Villa Gesell, prompting a raid in Pinamar where three vehicles were seized on Sunday.

Recent accidents in La Frontera have driven illegal street races, known as picadas, to relocate to Villa Gesell, a popular coastal area in Argentina. In response, authorities conducted a raid in nearby Pinamar on Sunday, leading to the seizure of three vehicles involved in these high-risk activities. The action aims to prevent further incidents like those in La Frontera, where street races caused serious crashes. According to TN reports, the operation targeted vehicles participating in picadas, underscoring concerns over road safety in tourist spots during the summer season. No injuries were reported in this specific event, but officials stress the need for increased surveillance to deter these dangerous practices.

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