Patrols targeting antisocial behaviour in Nottingham city centre led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer and the seizure of two Sur-Ron electric bikes.
Officers were called to North Sherwood Street at 11.30 am on Thursday 30 April after it was reported that a small group dressed in black had arrived on Sur-Ron bikes.
Neighbourhood officers attended to deter the group from causing issues and to provide reassurance to local residents.
As officers arrived, one male attempted to make off on his Sur-Ron bike. Moments later, he collided with a hedge and fled on foot, leaving his bike behind and enabling police to seize it, along with a second Sur-Ron bike that was abandoned close by.
Officers caught up with the fleeing male and arrested him a short time later in Dryden Street. The suspect was searched, and officers recovered a quantity of controlled drugs.
The 23-year-old was taken into custody and charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug. He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court the following day and was remanded into custody ahead of his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on 29 May.
Sergeant Dan Butler, of the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team, said:
“Tackling antisocial behaviour and drug dealing are among our top priorities in the city centre.
“We know the public are fed up with these issues, and that is why we are carrying out proactive patrols like this.
“In this instance, not only have we recovered a quantity of controlled drugs, we have also seized two Sur-Ron bikes.
“Sur-Ron bikes are classified as motorbikes, not bicycles, in the UK and are illegal to ride on public roads, pavements, or cycle lanes without full compliance.
“To be road legal, Sur-Rons must be registered with the DVLA, taxed, insured, and fitted with lights and number plates, and riders must have the correct licence and helmet.
“If you have information on drugs, antisocial behaviour, the criminal use of bikes, or anyone carrying weapons, please get in touch by calling 101.”
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