Meek Mill Speaks Out After South Florida Law Enforcement Warns Community About “Wheels Up, Guns Down” Riders

While many across the world are enjoying their Martin Luther King day law enforcement is patrolling the roads as they anticipate hundreds of people to take part in “Wheels Up, Guns Down” movement. They have a strong warning for anyone contemplating hitting the road and driving recklessly.

Rapper Meek Mill, retweeted the post on Twitter and responded saying, “This the most you gone see groups of young black men come together while all that violence going on…. Let them rock! It’s only a few things that can bring us together in the trenches this is one of them.” 

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Law enforcement says the annual event started as a way to honor Dr. King. Nevertheless, in recent years, authorities say it is a dangerous display of stunts and racing on South Florida streets.

The sheriff announced they will not withstand any ATV or dirt bike riders who ride recklessly, block traffic, ride against it, pop wheelies, or ride on sidewalks. It’s become an annual difficulty in South Florida.

“They do it with knowledge and intent that their activities are unsanctioned and illegal. They do repeatedly with a total disregard for public safety. And that’s where we draw the line in the sand,” said Tony.

“If you find yourself in traffic while these daredevils and reckless individuals are driving by, we want you to come to a halt, we want you to pull off to the side of the road, and let us do our job. You may not see us, you may not hear us, but we are there,” said Tony. “We are monitoring, we are tracking, we are putting things into place strategically, putting things together to make sure that we can take these individuals into custody without exposing you to any greater harm.