Five arrested and 18 motorbikes seized in targeted Swarcliffe and Seacroft police operation

Five people have been arrested and 18 motorbikes seized after an operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Seacroft and Swarcliffe.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 1st Apr 2022, 09:43 BST
Updated 1st Apr 2022, 13:38 BST
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It comes following increased complaints about nuisance motorcycles, anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving.

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Officers from East Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Teams made the arrests and seizures during a targeted operation that took place in the last three weeks.

Five people have been arrested and 18 motorbikes seized after an operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Seacroft and Swarcliffe.Five people have been arrested and 18 motorbikes seized after an operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Seacroft and Swarcliffe.
Five people have been arrested and 18 motorbikes seized after an operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Seacroft and Swarcliffe.
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A total of six motorcycles were seized in Seacroft and three arrests made, followed by 12 motorcycles seized and two arrests in the Swarcliffe area.

Nine further individuals were also identified for their involvement in motorcycle related anti-social behaviour.

The targeted deployments and proactive work conducted by officers, had focused on gathering CCTV footage, obtaining intelligence and conducting area searches.

West Yorkshire Police said it will continue to work closely with our partner agencies such as Leeds City Council Anti-Social Behaviour Teams.

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