Twenty-two nuisance vehicles, including illegal e-bikes and e-scooters, were seized in Preston over the weekend.
On Saturday, officers from the Roads Policing Unit, Road Crime Team and Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a coordinated operation at locations including Preston city centre and the Ribbleton area.
The activity formed part of a nationwide initiative involving 25 police forces, aimed at tackling the illegal use of vehicles.
During the operation, officers seized 22 vehicles, including a number of illegal e-scooters and e-bikes.
Crosser bikes and quad bikes being ridden unlawfully were also taken off the streets. The majority were seized due to a lack of valid insurance or a driving licence.
Vehicles seized under these powers will not be returned and will instead be destroyed, ensuring they cannot continue to cause disruption or pose a risk to the public.
Sergeant Dean Skelton said: “Through Operation Centurion, our ongoing county-wide initiative targeting anti-social behaviour, including the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters and nuisance motorbikes, we regularly carry out enforcement activity like this.
“Twenty-two vehicles have now been removed from Preston’s streets and are no longer able to cause concern for local residents. We hope these results demonstrate that we are listening to community concerns and taking action.”
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