Gov. Maura Healey speaks to press in her office at the State House on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. SHNS photo

Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday issued a stern warning to participants in what she called "illegal street meetups," pledging "zero tolerance" for the growing wave of coordinated drag racing and mass car rallies that erupted across Massachusetts over the weekend.

"Do not engage in that behavior," Healey said during a press conference at the State House. "If you do it, we're going to find you and we will hold you accountable to the furthest extent of the law."

Healey said she has directed State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble to ensure troopers "work directly with local chiefs and departments in combating this and holding perpetrators accountable."

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