Dangerous e-bikes and scooters seized during Met Police operation

Nearly 40 dangerous or illegal e-bikes and scooters have been seized during a Met Police operation to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in south-west London.

Local officers in Merton also made 57 arrests and seized weapons during activity focused on improving road safety, disrupting criminal networks, and addressing local concerns.

The Met is prioritising precise community crime-fighting by ensuring officers are visible and accessible. We are also strengthening partnerships with the community and expanding the use of technology to help target the most harmful offenders.

Police Sergeant Matthew Bower, from the Met's local policing team in Merton, said:

“This operation demonstrates the Met's commitment to tackling crime and keeping communities safe. By combining enforcement, intelligence, and partnership working, we’ve delivered significant results and sent a clear message to those engaging in criminality.

"One of the key priorities was tackling the criminal and anti-social use of e-bikes and high-powered scooters – a major concern for local residents and often linked to offences such as street robberies and drug supply. Seizing 37 e-bikes was one of the operation’s standout successes.

"Communities have told us they value highly visible, locally focused policing, and that’s exactly what we will continue to provide in Merton as we go after the offenders causing the most harm.”

Operation Frostwatch ran from 17 November 2025 to 24 December 2025 and resulted in:

• 57 arrests for a range of offences
• 15 wanted people located, including a wanted sex offender
• 37 e-bikes and scooters seized
• Seven knives and one firearm recovered

Officers also secured a closure order against an address in Pollards Hill linked to gang activity. The order will help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the area and disrupt tensions between local gangs.

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