Beat Officers have been out today engaging in some compliance visits with Trading Standards when 2 young persons have attempted to make-off on an adapted E-Bike. The Officers managed to haul them from the bike and detained them for a search under the Misuse of Drugs Act after a very strong smell of Cannabis was noticed.

One of the males was found in possession of a small amount of Cannabis Bud and has been issued a Community Resolution. The E-Bike has been seized for destruction as its build means it is illegal to be used without insurance in public. 

As we stopped to deal with these two, an E-Scooter has been on the pavement and was brought to a stop when it tried to speed past us, quite literally falling into our arms. This was one also seized for destruction. 

To find out more about E-Bikes/ E-Scooters and the law around them, take a look at the below links:

1) Advice on e-scooter usage | Kent Police

2) What you need to know: electric bikes | Kent Police