E-bikes, scramblers and e-scooters seized by Gardaí

Gardaí in the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) West seized 41 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation to target the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers and e-scooters.

Twenty residential properties were searched under warrant in the DMR West – Serious Crime South Functional Area (Clondalkin/Ballyfermot/Rathcoole/Ronanstown/Lucan).

A total of 41 vehicles were seized. An adult male was arrested and subsequently charged in relation to a burglary in which two e-scooters were stolen.

Another premises searched led to the recovery of a caravan stolen last year.

In total, more than €75,000 worth of controlled drugs was seized, including cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, heroin and alprazolam tablets (subject to analysis). Approximately €6,500 in cash was also seized.

Following the searches, a number of patrols and checkpoints were conducted which led to the arrest of an adult male engaged in dangerous driving of a scrambler along the footpaths.

Assistance for the Day of Action was provided by Community Engagement members and the Stolen Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit, along with the Garda Air Support Unit.