Police Seize 13 Supercars on M11
Essex Police responded to public reports of dangerous driving involving a convoy of high-performance vehicles.
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Essex Police seized 13 high-performance cars on the M11 on July 28, 2026, following a number of public reports concerning dangerous driving. The convoy, which included Lamborghinis, Audi R8s, a Ferrari, and a Porsche, was travelling northbound. The vehicles had joined the motorway from North East London at approximately 4:20 PM.
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Essex Police's control room received multiple calls from concerned members of the public as the convoy proceeded. Witnesses described drivers accelerating to excessive speeds before suddenly decelerating. Reports also indicated that drivers were braking heavily, bunching together, disrupting traffic flow, and using the hard shoulder to overtake other vehicles.
Officers located the group of vehicles at services located at Junction 8, close to Stansted Airport. Following the stop, Essex Police issued 13 warnings for anti-social driving and proceeded to seize all 13 vehicles. A spokesperson for Essex Police confirmed that a number of offences have been identified for investigation and that further enquiries are ongoing.
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“The behaviour reported to us was not only anti-social but potentially placed other road users at serious risk, especially on a busy motorway during peak travel times.”
Sergeant Will Willsher, Essex Police
Sergeant Will Willsher of Essex Police commented on the incident, stating that the reported behaviour posed serious risks to other road users. He added that Roads Policing Unit officers acted swiftly to locate the cars and take appropriate enforcement action. Sergeant Willsher also reminded the public that speed limits are in place for safety and that the law applies to all road users.
Essex Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the vehicles travelling northbound on the M11 around the time of the incident, particularly those with dash cam footage. Individuals with relevant information or recordings are asked to contact Essex Police by calling 101.
Questions this report answers
+What kind of cars were seized by police?
Police seized 13 supercars on the M11, including Lamborghinis, Audi R8s, a Ferrari, and a Porsche. These high-performance vehicles were involved in dangerous driving reported by the public before being stopped near Stansted Airport.
+Why did police stop the convoy on the M11?
Essex Police stopped the convoy after receiving multiple public reports of dangerous and anti-social driving. Witnesses described excessive speeding, sudden braking, and disruptive overtaking, which posed risks to other road users.
+What action did police take after stopping the cars?
After locating the vehicles at Junction 8 services, Essex Police issued 13 warnings for anti-social driving and seized all 13 supercars. Further investigations into identified offences are now ongoing.
+How can the public help with the investigation?
Essex Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage to come forward. Witnesses can contact the police by calling 101 to provide information about the vehicles travelling northbound on the M11 at the time.
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