Police officers yesterday Thursday 5 September 2024 carried out a day of action to tackle off-road motorbikes.
It follows an increase in reports of Sur-Ron bikes being driven dangerously and in an antisocial manner, as well as involvement in break-ins across the city.
Plain clothed officers were supported by colleagues from the road policing and dog units to target known hotspot areas resulting in a number of off-road bikes being spotted and enquiries are ongoing to identify riders through CCTV.
Two males stopped in the Broomhouse and Niddrie areas were charged after a quantity of drugs was recovered.
During a vehicle stop, a driver was arrested in connection with road traffic offences relating to no insurance or licence.
Further fixed penalty notices were issued for mobile phone use and insurance offences.
A man was arrested in connection with breach of bail and is due to appear in court today.
A drone was seized and the owner charged in connection with culpable and reckless conduct.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Our community officers continue to carry out pedal cycle patrols on pathways known for antisocial behaviour and through good engagement with the public, we’re working to make our communities safer.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
