⚡Operation Overvolt ⚡

⚡Operation Overvolt ⚡

⚡Operation OVERVOLT - Southall Local Police Team ⚡

As part of ongoing efforts to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes, Southall Local Police Team conducted Operation OVERVOLT, a dedicated enforcement operation targeting road safety offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminality associated with electrically powered vehicles across the wards.

The operation focused on hotspot locations identified through community concerns, intelligence submissions, and previous incidents involving the dangerous and unlawful use of e-scooters and modified e-bikes.

Results Achieved

✅ 4 x Illegal E-Scooters Seized

✅ 2 x Suspected Lost/Stolen Vehicles Identified

Both vehicles failed to stop and decamped from officers.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible.

✅ 3 x Males Arrested as Wanted Missing Persons

Included 2 males arrested for Immigration Act offences, who were also recorded as wanted missing persons.

✅ 1 x Intelligence Report Submitted

Intelligence obtained during the operation has been developed and submitted for further investigation and future enforcement opportunities.

✅ 1 x Overweight Goods Vehicle Reported

Vehicle found to be exceeding the permitted axle weight limit and dealt with accordingly.

Operation OVERVOLT demonstrates Southall Local Police Team's commitment to tackling the aforementioned issues and improving road safety of Southall.

High-visibility patrols and enforcement activity will continue throughout Southall, with officers taking positive action where offences are identified.

Southall Local Police Team Enforcement • Engagement • Education

Working together to keep Southall safe. 🚔⚡

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