Over 160 e-bikes, e-scooters seized during garda searches
Gardaí seized 166 e-bikes and e-scooters, seven e-dirt bikes and four scramblers yesterday during an operation targeting the use of electric vehicles for criminal activity.
Over 160 electric vehicles, including e-bikes, e-scooters, e-dirt bikes, and scramblers, were seized by Gardaí during a series of searches aimed at curbing the use of electric vehicles for criminal purposes in Dublin. On top of these electric vehicles, authorities also confiscated a sawn-off shotgun, ammunition, suspected drugs, and cash.
During the operation, known as Operation Meacán, Gardaí conducted 96 searches and arrested five individuals. Four of those arrested have since been charged and will face court proceedings at a later date. One male suspect, who was apprehended on a bench warrant, has already been brought to court.
With new regulations set to come into effect in the near future, Gardaí are collaborating with community groups to assist riders in ensuring their vehicles meet road safety standards and that they are well-informed about the new regulations. Superintendent Liam Geraghty emphasized that these enforcement patrols are not intended to target individuals who use electric vehicles legitimately.
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