Police seized an electric bike during a dawn raid on Vulcan Street in Derker on Thursday as part of a widening crackdown on anti-social riding that residents say is making their lives a misery.

The warrant, executed by Greater Manchester Police’s Operation Vulcan team, marks the latest move in what officers describe as an intelligence-led campaign to remove illegal e-bikes before they can be used to intimidate pedestrians or commit further crimes ranging from drug dealing to burglary.

Sergeant Joseph Dunne, leading the neighbourhood operation, said the bike recovered this morning had been identified through tip-offs from the community and surveillance work involving the force’s drone unit, Roads Policing Unit and the National Police Air Service. “The results this morning should send a message to the criminals using these bikes, but also to people who are enabling them by storing and charging these bikes, which are often used to commit crime and intimidate residents,” Dunne warned.

Officers stressed that every pursuit decision is weighed against the risk of serious injury, contradicting a widespread belief that police will not chase e-bike riders. Behind the scenes, tactical advisors conduct rapid risk assessments; when conditions allow, authority is given to bring the bikes to a safe stop. Dunne urged residents to keep sharing information: “Do you know anyone in your community driving stolen or illegal e-bikes? By telling us who is handling these bikes we can take positive action and prevent further people falling victim to this type of criminality.” Reports can be made by calling 101, using the Live Chat on the GMP website, or speaking directly to neighbourhood officers.

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