Drugs, cash and weapons found in raids as e-bikes 'blight' communities
Summary
South Wales Police carried out early-morning raids in several locations as part of Operation Grebe, targeting illegal e-bike use and suspected links to drug dealing and organised crime. Police said the operation also aims to identify children and adults at risk of criminal exploitation and disrupt criminal finances.Key Facts
- Police found amphetamines, cannabis, suspected cocaine, cash and weapons during the raids.
- The operation included raids in Merthyr Tydfil, Cardiff, Pontypridd and Swansea.
- South Wales Police said e-bikes may help offenders avoid police and take part in drug supply and other organised crime.
- Supt Emma Fox said police were concerned about children being exploited by criminals to use e-bikes.
- Police are using tools including drones and police e-motorbikes to address e-bike-related crime.
- Surrey Police seized 136 e-bikes this year, compared with 127 in 2025.
- Criminology lecturer Timothy Holmes said e-bikes are manoeuvrable and fast, making them useful to criminals.
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