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40 motorcycles seized in Alto Paraná noise pollution crackdown
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Environment & Climate

40 motorcycles seized in Alto Paraná noise pollution crackdown

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Authorities in Alto Paraná, Paraguay, seized 40 motorcycles during joint operations targeting noise pollution from modified exhausts and loud music.
  • The operations, conducted by municipal and National Police forces, were prompted by numerous citizen complaints about weekend disturbances in Ciudad del Este.
  • Motorcycles were impounded for documentation issues and will be released after owners pay fines; some riders attempted to evade capture during the enforcement actions.

In Alto Paraná, Paraguay, a joint operation by municipal authorities and the National Police resulted in the seizure of 40 motorcycles. The enforcement actions, which took place over the weekend in Ciudad del Este, specifically targeted excessive noise pollution generated by groups of motorcyclists.

According to the complaints, these young people choose a specific point in the city every weekend to gather and due to the annoying noises generated by the engines with modified exhausts, plus the music at very high volume, they don't let all the neighborhood residents sleep.

— ABC ColorThe article explains the nature of the complaints that led to the police operation.

According to Police Director General José Vega, the operations were a direct response to a series of citizen complaints regarding loud disturbances every weekend. Residents reported that groups of young motorcyclists would gather in specific city locations, using modified exhausts and playing music at high volumes, preventing neighbors from sleeping.

According to the police chief, every weekend the uniformed officers are intervening in the different meeting points of the so-called 'motoqueiros' and the seizure of bicycles that do not have all the required documentation is proceeded.

— ABC ColorThe police director details the ongoing efforts to address the issue.

The enforcement efforts focused on areas frequently used by motorcyclists, such as Kilometer 6 of San José Avenue, near establishments like "Willi Burger" and "Pool Bar." These locations are known gathering points for motorcyclists who engage in clandestine races and stunts, like "wheelies," which have previously led to serious injuries.

This time, when the uniformed officers appeared at the site, several of the motorcyclists tried to escape, but were pursued and caught by the Lince agents. A total of 40 motorcycles were seized during the entire operation.

— ABC ColorThe article describes the enforcement action and the number of motorcycles seized.

During the operations, some motorcyclists attempted to flee from the police, but were pursued and apprehended by the Lince police agents. The impounded motorcycles were taken to the municipal impound lot. Owners can retrieve their vehicles after paying the relevant fines, as stated by the authorities.

The bicycles were taken to the municipal corralón, from where they can be recovered after the owners pay the fines, the sources indicated.

— ABC ColorInformation is provided on how owners can retrieve their impounded motorcycles.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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