Hoon drivers are using closed social media groups to organise gatherings amid a recent increase in dangerous behaviour.
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Albury police started an operation last weekend to crack down on those performing burnouts and driving at high speed, which often involves unroadworthy vehicles.
Sergeant Steve Schausinger said hoon driving was widespread across town but some areas were commonly used.
While the groups which are used to organise the meetings are closed, Sergeant Schausinger said police had received videos and information about what was occurring.
"I think in the last few months it's been escalating," he said.
"It's an ongoing problem.
If you get caught, there's going to be no leniency
- Sergeant Steve Schausinger
"We're encouraging people to report any information, particularly information to identify these people."
The officer said many parts of town had been covered with tyre marks.
Burnouts were performed extensively in a car park last weekend and bottles left smashed through the area.
The area near the former Norske Skog paper mill at Ettamogah has been popular with hoons.
"There are some unofficial events which have been organised through social media, so if anyone does receive information we'd love to hear about it," Sergeant Schausinger said.
"There are people who would know what's going on and if anyone does get wind of something that might be organised, if they could let us know it would be greatly appreciated."
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The groups often gather at petrol stations and car washes before moving to other sites and undertaking burnouts and other dangerous behaviour.
He said cars would be confiscated, licences suspended and notices to attend court issued.
Arrests have been made in recent months and vehicles have been impounded.
Sergeant Schausinger said members of the public were sick of the behaviour.
He said it was vital people notified police of dangerous driving.
"If you get caught, there's going to be no leniency," he said.
He said it would be an ongoing operation.
"Rest assured if they get caught driving in this manner, they will be dealt with appropriately."
Anyone with information can (02) 6023 9299 while dangerous driving should be reported to triple zero.