Illegal stunt driving blocks northeast Atlanta intersection overnight

FOX 5 Atlanta photo

FOX 5 cameras captured the aftermath of an illegal street stunt event that took place overnight on Armour Drive in northeast Atlanta.

What we know:

According to social media videos, the road was blocked for an extended period while drivers performed dangerous stunts. The incident is part of a larger trend of illegal street racing and stunt driving that continues to plague metro Atlanta.

The backstory:

Authorities across the region have been ramping up enforcement efforts. In a recent crackdown in Lithia Springs, Douglas County deputies arrested ten people in connection to street racing activity.

Just a month ago, more than 100 citations were issued and one person was arrested during an attempted street racing meet-up at Wade Walker Park in DeKalb County. Another operation in April also led to multiple arrests in DeKalb during a similar bust.

Law enforcement agencies have pledged continued vigilance in response to the growing threat posed by these illegal activities.

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