Police in Southall seized four illegal e-scooters and arrested three men in its latest clampdown targeting offences linked to e-scooters and modified e-bikes.
The three men arrested were wanted as missing persons. Two were also arrested for Immigration Act offences, police said. Officers submitted an intelligence report for further investigation and reported an overweight goods vehicle after finding it exceeded the permitted axle weight limit.
The recent operation follows an earlier Operation Overvolt in September, as Southall police continue to target offences linked to e-scooters and modified e-bikes.
The Southall Local Police Team said Operation Overvolt focuses on road safety offences, anti-social behaviour and criminality across the area’s wards. Officers target hotspot locations identified through community concerns, intelligence and previous incidents.
Two suspected lost or stolen vehicles were also identified, but their riders failed to stop and left the scene. Enquiries are continuing to identify those responsible.
Posting on Met Engage. PCSO Nikola Doroskevica, of the Metropolitan Police’s Southall West team, said: “Operation OVERVOLT demonstrates Southall Local Police Team’s commitment to tackling the aforementioned issues and improving road safety of Southall.”
