Thames Valley Police use e-bikes to crack down on Oxford East crime

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 10:48 · Archive

Thames Valley Police have used legal e-bikes to target crime in hard-to-reach areas of Oxford East.

Thames Valley Police have used legal e-bikes in a crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Oxford East. Officers conducted proactive patrols in areas that are difficult to access using traditional police vehicles, resulting in several stop searches.

During these patrols, police seized unlawful e-bikes and illegal drugs. They also arrested a suspected drug dealer in the area, with the Crown Prosecution Service now considering charges. Officers took enforcement action against several individuals for various offences.

Thames Valley Police said the seized vehicles 'can pose significant safety risks to both riders and members of the public' and stated: 'We will continue to take action against those being used unlawfully.' The Oxford East neighbourhood team has also been working with immigration officers to carry out visits within the city's retail sector, aimed at ensuring safe and lawful working conditions for employees and supporting businesses in complying with relevant legislation.

The force said its neighbourhood teams remain committed to keeping communities safe through high-visibility patrols and targeting criminality.

How it is being reported

• Police use electric pedal power to tackle crime in 'hard to reach areas'Thames Valley Police use new legal e-bikes in Oxford East crime crackdown, seizing unlawful vehicles and drugs and arresting a suspected drug dealer.Oxford Mail · 10 Oct, 10:24
• Police use electric pedal power to tackle crime in 'hard to reach areas'Thames Valley Police use new legal e-bikes in Oxford East crime crackdown, seizing unlawful vehicles and drugs and arresting a suspected drug dealer.Oxfordshire Guardian · 10 Oct, 10:24

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Oxford East · Crown Prosecution Service

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