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A MAN HAS been arrested after gardaí seized a number of electric bikes and scooters in Dublin.
The seizures were made as part of Operation Meacán, which aims to tackle the use of electric motorbikes, e-scooters and e-bikes being used for criminal activity, including drug distribution and money laundering.
Gardaí from the Dublin Metropolitan Region (DMR) North Central Bridewell Community Engagement Area conducted a number of checkpoints in Dublin 7.
A spokesperson said the high-powered vehicles were seized from people “driving in a dangerous manner on public roads and pedestrianised streets”.
A man in his 40s was arrested for possession of offensive weapons. He has since been charged and bailed to court on a later date.
A spokesperson said investigations into the matter are ongoing.
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