Watch: Gardaí seize electric motorbikes, scramblers and quads linked to criminal activity

During a day of action on Thursday, 19 search teams — made up of 120 gardaí  — searched 40 properties.

Gardaí in Dublin have seized more than 30 electric motorbikes and other vehicles suspected of being used in criminal activity.

During a day of action on Thursday, 19 search teams — made up of 120 gardaí  — searched 40 properties.

Two people were arrested during the course of the operation for the purpose of executing outstanding bench warrants.

During the searches, gardaí seized: 

• 10 Surron electric motorbikes (with values ranging from €4,000 to €10,000) 
• 12 motorbikes and scramblers
• 12 electric bicycles and e-scooters 
• Three quad bikes 
• One jet-ski and trailer (valued at approximately €10,000) 
• €42,950 in cash 
• €8,000 worth of suspected cocaine and cannabis 
• Five designer watches (including one Tag Heuer and four Rolex watches) 
• Designer goods valued at approximately €25,000

The searches were carried out as part of Operation Meacan which aims to tackle the use of electric motorbikes which are being used for criminal activity including drug-dealing, money-laundering, transporting firearms and other serious offences.

According to gardaí, electric motorbikes "are often driven on footpaths, parks and laneways in order to avoid detection".

Since Operation Meacan began in December 2023, a total of 53 electric motorbikes with a combined value of around €300,000 have been seized.

Over €8,000 in cash which is understood to be the proceeds of criminal activity, has also been seized.

Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.