Cops bust 'drag race'

27 May 2008 - 02:00
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Three people, including a teenage boy, have been arrested for taking part in an illegal drag race in Maraisburg, west of Johannesburg, Metro police said yesterday.

Three people, including a teenage boy, have been arrested for taking part in an illegal drag race in Maraisburg, west of Johannesburg, Metro police said yesterday.

The drivers of a Volkswagen Golf, a Toyota Conquest and a Volkswagen Polo tried to escape from Metro police at Sunday night's illegal race, but caused an accident in the process, said spokesman Wayne Minnaar.

No one was injured. Police dispersed about 150 spectators. - Sapa