Staffordshire Police have seized a number of stolen motorbikes and reported a number of traffic offences as part of a crackdown in Stoke-on-Trent.

Yesterday, (15 December), officers went to Park Hall, Werrington and Bucknall in a proactive operation to target those with off-road bikes.

Two stolen motorbikes were recovered as part of the operation, including one that was found in the back garden of a home in the area.

Officers were supported by overhead surveillance from a RCT drone pilot and the teams reported seven traffic offences for people not having a valid MOT, not wearing seatbelts in cars and carrying an insecure load.

Inspector Becci Price, deputy Stoke South LPT Commander, said: "This successful operation serves as a positive indication to members of our local communities that we continue to tackle vehicle-related ASB and will employ effective and robust tactics in order to track, locate and deal with suspects. 

"On many occasions the actions of those involved have not only been anti-social but also reckless and criminal. Riders risk injuring themselves, other road users and pedestrians. They will be dealt with accordingly through disqualification, arrest and prosecution."

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