52 luxury cars impounded in Dubai Police network

The Director of the General Traffic Department at Dubai Police, Major General Mohammed Saif Al Zaffin, revealed that there are dozens of luxury vehicles impounded in the “impound network” of the Dubai Police General Command in Al Qusais, indicating that the reasons for their impoundment are varied, and that among them are three Ferrari cars. One of them is an “Enzo” that is rare in the region and the world, as its price exceeds a million dollars.

He explained to “Emirates Today” that the Deira Traffic Impoundment Office contained about 52 luxury cars worth millions of dirhams, which had been seized for varying periods, due to “their owners having committed violations worthy of seizure, or because they were wanted by (Interpol) or the court, or because of the accumulation of violations.” On their owners, in addition to some of them possessing harmful substances.”

He added, during a tour he accompanied “Emirates Today” to the reservation window, that “the sight of these precious cars raises questions while they are left in this way,” and said: “These antiques were not made to be reserved without use,” and likened them to football players who are bought by clubs for millions. He leaves them on the reserve bench, pointing to a modern, black Ferrari, whose price exceeds 700 thousand dirhams, which its owner, a Briton, left in custody for 15 months, due to… Accumulation of violations and his failure to pay.

He added that many people only wish to have a ride in a car like these, while some own them and neglect them in this way, pointing out that Dubai Police is committed to selling these cars in a public auction after six months have passed since their seizure, and to inform their owner through the media for a period of time. A month, based on Local Law No. (34) of 2008 regarding the disposal of impounded vehicles, machinery, and bicycles.

The cars seized at the Deira window included a rare red Ferrari Enzo, which was seized by the General Department of Criminal Investigations and Investigations in Dubai Police, due to its request by Interpol. Only 400 of this car were sold to the public, and its price exceeds one million. Dollars, if any.

Al-Zaffin pointed out that the number of vehicles present at the reservation counter, whether located in Deira, Bur Dubai, or Dubai Municipality, is about 9,846 vehicles, which includes a large number of expensive cars of different models, such as the Infiniti FX35, modern Lexus of various types, and four-wheel drive vehicles. , such as “Land Cruiser”, “Nissan Patrol”, and “Mini Cooper”, but despite that, Dubai Police only included 52 luxury cars in the list. Only one vehicle, including three Ferraris and seven Porsches of expensive models, such as the Magnum and Panamera and two Corvettes, in addition to specific expensive Range Rover and Mercedes models. And BMW.

He explained that the luxury cars found at the Dubai Police General Headquarters counter were seized for various reasons, including 20 cars wanted by the court in various cases, and some wanted by Interpol, including two Ferraris, one of which was red in color with Russian plates, but registered in the name of one of the commercial agencies. Well-known in the field of luxury car rental.

Al-Zaffin continued that many of the impounded cars, unfortunately, are driven by young people who did not buy them with their own money, so they do not realize their value, and do not appreciate the consequences of impounding them in difficult weather conditions, stressing that vehicles are undoubtedly affected by the impoundment, especially those that are impounded for long periods, as their tires are exposed to damage. Its outer surface is also damaged, as well as its internal components, which are affected by standing for a long period without maintenance or movement.