Seizures were made after officers targeted illegal e-bikes and e-scooters during intensive patrols across Boscombe and Christchurch.
Neighbourhood Policing Teams were carrying out Op Think activity, which focuses on tackling the unlawful use of powered cycles, with officers stopping riders and removing vehicles that failed to meet Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle regulations, including limits on motor power, speed assistance and pedal use.
Officers explained that compliant cycles must have pedals capable of propulsion, an electric motor rated at no more than two hundred and fifty watts, and electrical assistance that cuts out at fifteen point five miles per hour, with limited low speed assistance permitted without pedalling under later amendments.
Where a cycle does not meet these requirements, it is classed as a motor vehicle and should be registered, insured and taxed, with riders also needing the correct licence, while compliant cycles can be used by anyone aged fourteen or over.
Alongside enforcement, officers carried out cuckooing checks for three vulnerable adults, completed a safeguarding visit linked to financial abuse concerns, ran a community contact point in Christchurch using a mobile police station, increased high visibility patrols and focused on Hengistbury Head following reports of beach hut break ins.
Police said patrols would continue as part of efforts to keep communities safe during the busy festive period.
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