HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - Operation ‘Black Flag’, an operation aimed at cracking down on street racing and street takeovers during the popular TX2K event, had a "successful" conclusion, officials said.
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Cellphone video shows dangerous illegal street takeover in heart of Texas
While cars did donuts in the intersection surrounded by the mob, an Austin police car could be seen trying to approach the intersection. Then, the crowd is recorded overwhelming the police officer and shooting fireworks at the vehicle.
According to Constable Alan Rosen with the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office, over a three-day period, from March 16 to March 19, the task force cumulatively issued more than 1,800 citations and made more than 200 arrests on charges from racing on a highway to reckless driving and driving while intoxicated.
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Officials said 15 cars were seized across Harris County as part of the initiative involving a total of more than 250 officers.
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What investigators are saying about several street takeovers in Austin
It was a wild night on the streets of Austin, putting citizens and police officers in danger.
Texas Department of Public Safety Houston Police Department Harris County Sheriff's Office Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Ted Heap, Harris County Constable Precinct 5, Jersey Village Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies across Harris County for being part of this joint operation.