Stun gun, scramblers and e-bikes seized in Coolock raids
Gardai said they had carried out a number of searches and 'proactive patrols' throughout the day in Dublin 13
Gardai show off the various bikes that were seized
Gardai in Dublin have put on display the scramblers and e-bikes seized in a number of raids yesterday.
As well as the two scramblers, three e-scooters and two electric bikes, the Coolock Community Response Unit also discovered a small quantity of drugs and one stun gun.
In a Facebook post, gardai said the unit had carried out a number of searches and 'proactive patrols' throughout the day in Dublin 13.
Gardai show off the various bikes that were seized
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'Yesterday, we undertook a day of action in north Dublin aiming to reduce anti-social behaviour,' they posted alongside images of the bikes seized.
They added that 12 fixed charge notices were also issued to motorists under the Road Traffic Act, while 'investigations are ongoing'.
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