Police are cracking down on car hoons on the Newcastle foreshore
Officers from Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Highway Patrol have joined forces to set up Operation Typewriter, with 8 officers using unmarked and covert vehicles to target hoon drivers and street racing last night.
A 19-year-old man has been charged with aggravated burnout - he's also had his licence suspended and the number plates of his car confiscated for 3 months.
Another male driver was issued a fine and three vehicles were issued with defect notices.
Police say the operation will be ongoing.
