00:01The Metropolitan Police says it's arrested 187 people and seized 157 vehicles during a crackdown
00:08on thieves using e-bikes and mopeds in Westminster. Officers targeted hotspot areas between February
00:14and July with arrests including suspects linked to robbery, theft, drugs and possession of dangerous
00:21weapons. The force says e-bike related crime fell by 22% during operation in transport and tourist
00:28areas including Waterloo and London Bridge. The Met has expanded its fleet of motorbikes from 5 to 25
00:36to help officers pursue suspects. It says neighbourhood crime has fallen by 14% over the past year.
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