TAMPA, Fla. — Several people are behind bars after troopers and police officers were able to shut down a planned street takeover Friday night in Tampa, authorities said.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), law enforcement officials received information about street takeovers that occurred on Busch Boulevard and Florida Boulevard, Temple Terrace Winn Dixie and Fletcher Avenue and Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.

Each location contained many cars and large groups of people sitting outside. FHP said it was able to stop the takeover events at the Temple Terrace Winn Dixie and the Busch and Florida Avenue locations before any street racing or dangerous driving took place.

The location at Fletcher Avenue and Bruce B. Downs continued with the takeover of the street, but troopers and police identified the vehicles and people taking part in the activities. The FHP said its law enforcement officers engaged the vehicles involved in street racing and also had to conduct several short pursuits.

Four drivers were charged with felonies, while six passengers were charged with street racing and taking. Four vehicles were also impounded for 30 days, and two weapons were found overnight, the FHP reported.

“The success of this operation, which prevented those in the community from being placed in dangerous situations while on Florida’s roadways, was due to information that was intercepted by law enforcement prior to the event,” FHP said in – a statement. “Equally important were the collaborative efforts of multiple jurisdictions, including the Temple Terrace Police Department and the Tampa Police Department, which played a crucial role in the success of the operation.”

Authorities encourage the following for anyone experiencing street racing, stunts or taking over the road:

• keep calm
• Do not engage or approach drivers or vehicles.
• Pull over safely on the side of the road if possible.
• Report the actions by calling *FHP or 911. Callers will be directed instantly to the nearest dispatch center.

Anyone with information about an upcoming street takeover event or who can identify possible participants is asked to contact FHP.