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	Following complaints by local residents that street racers caused a public nuisance and blocked traffic in the area, police carried out a 45-strong police operation at 2.30 to round up street racers.&nbsp;</div>
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	Of the 56 youths (44 males and 12 females) arrested, 24 of them &ndash; 21 boys and three girls &ndash; were under 18 years old.&nbsp;</div>
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	They would be facing a charge of reckless motorcycle riding with disregard to others&rsquo; safety, which was punishable for up to a three-month imprisonment and/or a fine ranged from Bt2,000 to Bt10,0000.</div>
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	The youths over 18 years old were sent to the Thon Buri Criminal Court, while those under 18 were sent to the Juvenile Court.</div>
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	In this operation, two policemen &ndash; Pol Sr Sgt-Major Jakrapong Pinjai and Pol Sr Sgt-Major Thanapol Thongruang &ndash; were slightly injured after being hit with fleeing motorcycles.&nbsp;</div>

Police arrest 56 youths, impound 47 motorcycles

Police yesterday morning arrested 56 youths and impounded 47 motorcycles for illegally racing on Kanchanapisek road in Bangkok's Bang Bon district.