Criminals using e-scooters and off-road e-motorcycles to commit crime and cause nuisance have been left crushed after police in Hampshire destroyed a haul of the two-wheeled electric vehicles.
Police have the powers to crush e-scooters and off-road e-motorcycles being used to commit crimes, as part of Operation Crush. This includes those involved in anti-social behaviour and putting people at risk of injury, but officers have also noticed an upsurge in e-scooters and e-motorcycles being used by drug gangs.
Whenever Hampshire officers deal with a crime involving e-scooters and other powered two-wheeled vehicles,they will consider serving a disposal notice and having the vehicle crushed.
It is hoped this will act as a deterrent, as some e-scooters and e-motorcycles cost several thousands of pounds.