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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Henry Belot

NSW police seize 36 illegal ebikes on northern beaches that are now destined for the crusher

Illegal ebikes seized by NSW police in Manly. Three dozen bikes are set to be destroyed in the coming weeks.
Illegal ebikes seized by NSW police in Manly. Three dozen bikes are set to be destroyed in the coming weeks. Photograph: NSW police

Dozens of high-powered and illegal ebikes have been seized by police on Sydney’s northern beaches just weeks after the force was granted new powers to destroy dangerous bikes.

The operation was part of a coordinated push with the New South Wales government to ensure people only ride legal ebikes that have not been modified to reach high speeds.

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