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Aberdeen police lift lid on e-bike crackdown which has seen 12 bikes, £10k cash and £20k in drugs seized
Police have lifted the lid on their e-bike crackdown, which has seen cops seize 12 motorcycles, £10,000 in cash, and £20,000 worth of drugs in Aberdeen.
Dedicated patrols have been taking place to enforce legislation around the dangerous and illegal use of off-road e-bikes.
This comes following a string of incidents relating to e-bikes in the Granite City.
In the initiative known as Operation Armour, several vehicles and prohibited items were seized during May, including:
Throughout the process, several individuals were arrested for various offences.
The offences range from driving charges to possession of a weapon.
The full breakdown includes:
Sergeant Mark Rennie said 'These vehicles pose a serious risk to the public and are often linked to wider criminal activity.
'Thanks to intelligence-led policing and support from specialist services across Police Scotland, we were able to disrupt those intent on breaking the law.
'This operation sends a clear message – illegal and antisocial use of electric bikes and scooters will not be tolerated.
'We will continue to use all available tools to keep our communities safe.'
