Section 34 of the Anti-Social Crime and Policing Act 2014 gives the Force power to direct a person who has committed, or is likely to commit, anti-social behaviour to leave a specified area and not return for a specified period of up to 48 hours. Officers could also issue fixed penalty notices of seize vehicles.

“This type of behaviour not only causes concerns for our local communities but is simply unacceptable and dangerous. The consequences when things go wrong can be devastating and life-changing for those involved or left behind.

“We will not tolerate any anti-social behaviour and will use every tool at our disposal to disrupt those involved to move people on to prevent further incidents, however, we are aware this could displace the issue. We would therefore encourage our local communities to help by reporting this to us. Please call 101 in an emergency where immediate assistance is required, please call 999.

"Ideally, we do not want to seize vehicles or issue fixed penalty notices, but we will not hesitate to take robust and appropriate action against those who continue to drive their vehicles in an anti-social, careless, or dangerous manner.”

For more information about Operation Snap or for details on how to submit video footage, visit the Northamptonshire Police website at www.northants.police.uk/OpSnap