Police ScotlandA man was reportedly found in possession of drugs and a knife after being stopped by police cracking own on the illegal use of e-bikes in Aberdeen.
Plain-clothed officers were on patrol in the north of the city on May 1 when they stopped a man on an e-bike who was also concealing his identity.
The 26-year-old man was allegedly found to be in possession of Class A drugs, a knife and a four-figure sum of cash.
Police, who had been targeting the illegal use of the bikes and associated criminality, seized the bike and a van which was being used to store illegal e-bikes and was uninsured.
The man was arrested and charged and was due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Friday.
Sergeant Mark Rennie said: “Using unregistered electric vehicles on public roads, or other land without permission from the landowner, is illegal and dangerous. It can also be linked to other associated criminality.”
“Anyone found riding a vehicle illegally will likely have it seized.”
“Our proactive work will continue across the city to target such criminality. The public can help us by reporting any instances to us via 101.”
Follow STV News on WhatsApp
Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
