One arrest as gardaí seize €75k drugs, 41 vehicles, in crackdown on scramblers and e-scooters

Gardaí searched 20 properties in Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Rathcoole, Ronanstown, and Lucan on Thursday 

Gardaí in Dublin seized 41 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation which is targeting the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers, and e-scooters. Picture: An Garda Síochána

Gardaí in Dublin have seized 41 vehicles as part of an ongoing operation which is targeting the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers, and e-scooters.

During the operation on Thursday, gardaí searched 20 homes in the Clondalkin, Ballyfermot, Rathcoole, Ronanstown, and Lucan areas.

As well as seizing the vehicles, a man was arrested and charged in relation to a burglary in which two e-scooters were stolen.

More than €75,000 worth of controlled substances was seized — including cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, heroin, and alprazolam. Picture: An Garda Síochána

The search of another premises led to the recovery of a caravan which was stolen last year.

More than €75,000 worth of controlled drugs were also seized including cannabis, cocaine, ketamine, heroin, and alprazolam. Approximately €6,500 in cash was also seized.

Following the searches, a number of patrols and checkpoints were carried out one of which led to the arrest of a man dangerously driving of a scrambler along a footpath.

Another photo issued by An Garda Síochána of some of the 41 vehicles impounded during its  ongoing operation targeting the unlawful use of e-bikes, scramblers, and e-scooters.

Commenting on today's events, chief superintendent of the Dublin Metropolitan Region West Division, Michael McNulty said: "This was a multi-faceted operation, which focused on both road traffic enforcement and the detection of serious crime. 

"The success of the operation is a testament to the continued efforts of Gardaí to counteract the use of e-scooters and e-bikes for criminal purposes, whilst prioritising the safety of the local community.”