The Oldham Neighbourhood Team worked alongside Specialist Operations, Roads Policing Unit officers and the Drone Unit on Saturday seized Nine vehicles with one traffic offence report made and three people arrested.
Responding directly to concerns raised by residents, officers maintained a high-visibility presence in the St Mary’s area and targeted those suspected of using bikes illegally or engaging in anti-social behaviour.
This activity also follows recent disorder in the St Mary’s area, during which four police vehicles were damaged by offenders believed to be on off-road bikes.
Chief Inspector Lee Parker Neighbourhood Lead from Oldham District said: “The anti-social and dangerous use of off-road bikes continues to be one of the issues most frequently raised to us by our communities and we are listening.
“The recent incidents that saw four police vehicles damaged are completely unacceptable. Attacking emergency service vehicles and officers who are working to keep communities safe will not be tolerated, and we will continue to take robust action against those responsible.
“Operations like this are designed to disrupt criminality, seize vehicles being used unlawfully and reassure local residents that we are listening to their concerns.”
