Knightsbridge's Arab boy racers face Met checks

Status: turquoise Ferrari filmed on the streets of London
12 April 2012

Police are launching a crackdown on Middle Eastern "boy racers" after video footage emerged of high-performance cars speeding around Knightsbridge.

Officers are to carry out spot-checks on foreign-registered Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bugattis and other super cars being brought into London by wealthy Arabs for the summer.

Patrols will be carried out in the area around Harrods in Brompton Road as well as Sloane Street and Basil Street after footage was posted on YouTube of playboys racing their 200mph cars and performing dangerous stunts.

A Met spokeswoman said: "We are aware of a number of videos online relating to high performance cars and will take action where possible. A number of operations are taking place, targeting anti-social behaviour, specifically from drivers of high performance cars. Officers are also ensuring that no traffic violations are being committed."

It comes after the Standard learned the driver of a turquoise Ferrari 599 filmed speeding in Sloane Street is an Iraqi playboy who bought the car from the Qatari royal family.

They are are known for their penchant for turquoise sport cars.

The source added: "Normally it's the Qataris and billionaires from Saudi and Bahrain who have the best cars, but this guy is proud of his roots and wants people to know there is an Iraqi on the scene now. They come to London to show off their cars and get the attention."

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