Modified bike seized in Surrey Police e-bike crackdown

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Surrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during a two-day operation in Epsom targeting illegal and antisocial use.

Surrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during Operation Scramble, a two-day crackdown targeting illegal and antisocial use in Epsom. Officers arrested six people and seized seven e-scooters, seven e-bikes and one car. A modified bicycle travelling at 40mph on the pavement was among the vehicles seized.

One arrest was made for possession with intent to supply drugs. A follow-up search uncovered kilos of cannabis, thousands in cash and multiple weapons. Police said the operation responded to community concerns about criminal and antisocial use of e-bikes.

Sergeant Heather Regan from the Epsom and Ewell Safer Neighbourhood Team said: "E-bikes can be used legitimately, but when they are used by criminals to commit offences, evade police or behave dangerously and antisocially, we will take action." She added that police would continue to target those responsible and seize vehicles being used unlawfully.

How it is being reported

• Modified bike going 40mph on pavement seized in police crackdownSurrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during a crackdown in Epsom and Ewell.Croydon Guardian · 22 Oct, 15:17
• Modified bike going 40mph on pavement seized in police crackdownSurrey Police seized 15 e-bikes and e-scooters during a crackdown in Epsom and Ewell.This Is Local London · 22 Oct, 15:17

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