Met Police officers seized 72 luxury vehicles, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Bentleys.

They were either unroadworthy or being driven illegally.

The operation was organised in response to nuisance concerns raised by residents, businesses and visitors.

Officers also recovered several stolen vehicles, with another ten having no valid MOT and a further eleven without road tax.

Special Chief Officer James Deller, from the Met’s Special Constabulary, said:

“The Met is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and this operation was set-up to respond to concerns from resident, businesses and visitors about high-value vehicles causing a nuisance in known hotspot areas in central and west London.

“The Met has already reduced neighbourhood crime by 19 per cent over recent months and we’re addressing anti-social behaviour caused by uninsured drivers.

“This has been a great opportunity to work with the Motor Insurance Bureau and for officers to speak with members of the public about the work we do, educate drivers and enforce the law.”