Two arrested after Sur-Ron bike and cannabis seized in Woodchurch

We have arrested a teenage boy and a 20-year-old man after a Sur-Ron bike and several wraps of cannabis were seized in Woodchurch yesterday evening, Thursday 20 August.

At around 6.15pm officers who were on patrol spotted two males riding a black and gold Sur-Ron bike on Hoole Road.

They then drove away from the officers onto some nearby fields causing danger to members of the public who had to move out of the way as it was ridden.

Officers later found the suspects on Ford Way who removed and discarded their balaclavas.

A 20-year-old man from Greasby was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. A 17-year-old male from Woodchurch was arrested on suspicion of breach of a criminal behaviour order, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving a motor vehicle without a license, theft of a vehicle and drug driving after officers searched him and found wraps of cannabis. The Sur-Ron bike was later recovered.

They have been taken to a police station, where they remain in custody and will be interviewed.

Chief Superintendent Mark Wiggins said: “These two arrests send a clear message that we will continue to take robust action, seize any dangerous vehicles and pursue those using them to commit crime in our community.

“Operation Gears is focused on tackling the criminal use of bikes that continues to cause harm to our communities. We know these vehicles are often linked to antisocial behaviour, drug supply and wider organised criminality, allowing offenders to move quickly and evade police.

“Illicit drugs like cannabis also brings violence, exploitation, and misery to our communities and we are committed to identifying and prosecuting those responsible.”

If you see the illegal use of e-bikes, e-scooters or electric motorcycles, please report it to us as soon as possible. We are committed to working with communities to make neighbourhoods safer. More information about Operation