I'm not sure what were you thinking when you approached group of criminals hanging around....maybe throwing a welcoming party?
The rule or rather its interpretation from one of staff members you're providing is outdated as of the moment I'm writing this. Considering the fact that rules have no retroactive effect, I won't be applying it to this case.
In the end, unless you want a fight with a group of criminals, instead of directly driving towards them (who knows what intent you have in your mind), either use global chat to challenge someone for a fair fight or simply mind your business elsewhere.
The only criminals who might have gone too far in this situation were [HC]Jook3R & suetasueta86, they will be monitored.
DISMISSED.