Bikes seized in operation to combat illegal off-roading

Officers patrolled the Alway, Ringland, Lliswerry and Maindee areas of Newport earlier this week as part of Operation Harley.

Neighbourhood officers seized two bikes and arrested a man on suspicion of a drugs supply offence during a two-day operation this week in Newport.

Officers patrolled Alway, Ringland, Lliswerry and Maindee as part of Operation Harley, our approach to combating the illegal use of off-road bikes in Gwent.

We seized an electric motorbike that was being driven without insurance in Alway, and recovered a suspected stolen e-bike from Lliswerry.

Officers also arrested a man in Ringland on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug of class A - cocaine.

The man, who was stopped and searched by officers, was released on bail as our enquiries continue.

This latest operation to combat illegal off-roading took place on Tuesday 18 February and Wednesday 19 February.

PC Thomas Gardner, neighbourhood ward manager for Alway, said:

"Our neighbourhood teams are acutely aware of the impact that the illegal use of off-road bikes can have on our communities.

"We often get complaints from residents about electric bikes and off-road bikes being driven illegally on the roads.

“We will continue to carry out regular operations like this in Newport and across Gwent.

"We need to know where these bikes are being used and stored so we can seize them and identify those who often show no regard for their fellow road users, neighbours or pedestrians."

If you have concerns about illegal off-roading in your area, please report it to us via the website, by calling 101 or by messaging us on social media so that we can act.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, with information or visit their website.