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Cops Use Cameras and Drones to Crack Down on Takeovers
March 11, 2026
In a growing trend called teen takeovers, large groups of rowdy kids are organizing mass meetups on social media at shopping malls and other public spaces. The chaotic events sometimes result in fights, theft, and wanton destruction. Now, police are cracking down on the unruly teenagers, using state-of-the-art surveillance technology to try to stop the takeovers before they get out of hand.









































































