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We wanted to share a quick update about dangerous driving in your area. Please be assured we’re working to keep everyone safe. Operation FOCUS tackles illegal e-bikes, mopeds and associated offences in Woolwich
Although Woolwich Town Centre sits outside our local ward area, crime and anti-social behaviour do not respect boundaries. Activity such as this has a positive impact across the wider Royal Borough of Greenwich and sends a clear message that offending on our roads and estates will not be tolerated.
On 17 September 2026 and 29 October 2026, Officers coordinated two days of proactive enforcement as part of Operation FOCUS in Woolwich Town Centre.
Working alongside officers from Royal Greenwich Safer Neighbourhood Teams, Woolwich Town Centre Teams, Special Constabulary, the Home Office, Royal Borough of Greenwich Council and Vehicle Recovery & Evidential Service, the operation targeted illegal and dangerous use of two-wheeled vehicles, immigration offences and wider criminality linked to e-bikes and mopeds.
As well as enforcement, partners from the Council engaged with road users and members of the public, distributing high-visibility safety items and QR codes linking to road safety advice and funded training opportunities aimed at improving safety across the borough.
Results
Operation FOCUS 9 – 17 September 2026
11 vehicles seized
1 stop and search
4 arrests:
1 for offensive weapon possession and Class B drugs
3 for immigration offences
140 hi-vis safety items distributed
Multiple Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) issued
Operation FOCUS 10 – 29 October 2026
7 vehicles seized
3 stop and searches
2 arrests:
1 charged for two shoplifting offences
1 for immigration offences
1 Penalty Notice for Disorder (PND) issued
1 Community Protection Notice (CPN) issued
26 hi-vis safety items distributed
Multiple Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) issued
These results demonstrate the value of partnership working, combining enforcement, safeguarding and education to make our roads safer and reduce opportunities for crime.
You can read more about the initiative on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/news/2026/operation-focus-sees-more-illegal-e-bikes-and-mopeds-seized-greenwich-streets#
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 If someone is driving a motor vehicle, they should always be doing so in a safe and considerate manner. Even momentary lapses in judgement can have life changing or devastating consequences for those in the vehicle or innocent bystanders. Activities such as street racing, cruising or performing tricks can count as anti-social behaviour. If you are concerned about this in your area, visit our website for the latest guidance. You can report dangerous driving online here. We want your help to shape the future of policing across London. We are seeking your views on our new inclusion strategy to ensure that the Met is a police service that is trusted, representative and more effective at keeping London safe. You can have your say on our Inclusion Strategy consultation which runs until Thursday 26 November. | 
