OFFICERS seized two motorbikes as part of a crime clampdown in March.
The seizures follow an increase in motorbikes being used illegally in and around the town.
Police say they received a number of complaints from land owners complaining about motorbikes being driven on private land without permission.
In some in
stances, crops were damaged.
Pc Frank Martin, from the March and district neighbourhood policing team, said: “Two youths had motorbikes seized on Thursday after they were caught riding them on a public road with no insurance.
“This in itself is illegal; however, what was more concerning was that neither boy was wearing a crash helmet.”
Under the Police Reform Act 2002, police have the power to seize any vehicle, being used illegally or anti-socially.
The owner must then pay a fine to have the vehicle released back into their possession.
Officers are also able to seize any vehicle being driven on a public road where the driver does not have insurance or a licence.
Pc Martin added: “I would urge anyone who owns a motorbike or is a parent of a child who owns one to think about the consequences before breaking the law.”
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