A LAMBORGHINI worth around £200,000 was seized by police during a crackdown on boy racers who use Glasgow city centre as a racetrack.

The high-performance car was among five vehicles confiscated under powers used to tackle anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving.

Police confiscated the supercar after it was allegedly being driven dangerously late at night.

The Evening Times previously revealed how police had received hundreds of complaints about the dozens of souped-up vehicles which gather near Pitt Street and the Blythswood area.

During the latest police operation, five motorists were reported by officers and scores of road traffic offences detected.

One car-enthusiast, a 37-year-old man, was reported to prosecutors after he crashed into a store at the corner of Rose Street and Renfrew Street.

He is believed to have lost control of the Subaru Impreza shortly before 9pm last Friday.

Four other drivers – aged 19 to 24 years old – were reported for a range of offences, including speeding and dangerous driving.

Chief Inspector Mark Sutherland, who is in charge of policing Glasgow city centre, said: “The city centre at night is usually busy with pedestrians, many of whom will have been drinking.

“They may find it difficult to judge the speed of passing traffic.

“Drivers need to take this into account and drive in an appropriate way and at an appropriate speed.

“Regardless of how an accident comes about, any pedestrian struck by a vehicle at speed will be injured or killed.

“Racing on a public road is an offence in itself, although likely to be prosecuted as dangerous driving.” He said.

“The severe penalties reflect the risk it presents.”

Police have vowed to step up patrols of local officers and road policing specialists in known “hot spot” areas in a bid to deter boy racers.

Guests at nearby hotels say they are kept awake by the noise of cars being raced into the early hours.

Chief Inspector Sutherland said: “We will continue to work with local businesses, residents associations and elected members to find a lasting solution.

“Until then, it’s likely that even more police enforcement will take place in the coming months.

“This means that more drivers face the prospect of penalty points, fines and having theirs car seized.

“Some may well lose their driving licences as a result.

“Local businesses, residents and visitors should not be put at risk by dangerous and irresponsible driving – or be tormented by the noise of drivers showing off.” He added.

The Evening Times revealed police plans to set up a dispersal zone in a car cruising hotspot if the blaring stereos, noisy exhausts and revving of engines continue.

Figures revealed there have been a “significant” number of anti-social behaviour incidents.