Metropolitan authorities in London have conducted a major operation targeting criminals utilizing electric bicycles and mopeds to commit street robberies. The initiative, centered in the Westminster district, led to 187 arrests and the confiscation of 157 vehicles. Those detained face various charges, including theft, robbery, narcotics possession, and carrying offensive weapons. The operation specifically targeted individuals with prior criminal records or links to previous incidents. Notable cases included the apprehension of a teenager found with a knife while riding a stolen moped, and the arrest of a man sought for robbery who attempted to evade capture by striking a police officer with his vehicle. This enforcement effort aims to address the growing trend of mobile snatch-and-grab crimes that have negatively impacted the city's public safety profile.
Source : The National
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