In Hillsborough County, Florida, a group of hundreds of cars allegedly obstructed all westbound lanes of Interstate 75 during an early Saturday morning street takeover. Four people were arrested.

The event started around 1: 30 a. m. near mile marker 266, in the Thonotosassa area, according to the arrest report that Fox News reviewed. A large number of vehicles were stopped on the highway while some drivers were skidding ( "burnouts" ) in the middle of the road thanks to traffic cameras from the Florida Highway Patrol ( FHP).

As the police cars approached, the images appeared to show how fast the vehicles started to disperse as drivers and spectators immediately returned to their cars to leave the scene, according to the authorities.

A clean BMW allegedly fled the scene, causing a policeman chase, despite the majority of the people involved being able to leave without facing charges.

The vehicle apparently sped at up to 140 speed.

The BMW accelerated to 140 mph, which is roughly half the speed control on the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The pursuit lasted until the car crossed Interstate 75 and finally arrived at a park lot.

Yulian Lugo, 25, was detained and charged with aggravated fleeing from police and participating in an unlawful seizure of a public street, both of which are considered critical offences under state law.

A 24-year-old man and two 18-year-olds were the only people who were with him that were also in custody. According to the FHP, all three are facing criminal offense charges of unlawful racing.

The Hillsborough County Jail housed all four of them.

Under the control of the government, illegal street activities continue.

The authorities noted that the so-called road takeovers consist of the job of public roads to carry out dangerous tactics, such as skidding and other car stunts, while tens or hundreds of people gather to watch the scene.

These types of events have become a priority for law enforcement agencies in Florida and other parts of the United States due to the risk they pose to drivers, participants and spectators.

So far, the Florida Highway Patrol has not reported whether more arrests will be made in connection with the incident or whether it will release additional videos captured by traffic cameras or by patrol cars that participated in the operation.

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