07/04/2025

Police Seize Electric Scramblers In Belfast Crackdown

Police in north and west Belfast have seized two electric scramblers over the weekend, following incidents of dangerous driving.

The seizures were made possible with the assistance of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Air Support Unit.
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Officers are actively patrolling the area in response to community concerns regarding the dangerous use of scramblers and other off-road bikes. They are emphasising the potential legal consequences for those engaging in such anti-social behaviour.

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07 April 2025
Police Seize Electric Scramblers In Belfast Crackdown
Police in north and west Belfast have seized two electric scramblers over the weekend, following incidents of dangerous driving. The seizures were made possible with the assistance of the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Air Support Unit.
07 April 2025
DUP MLA Condemns Delay To School Uniform
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07 April 2025
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Other News In Brief
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