Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Video credit: Western Australia Police Force
The WA Police Force has seized more than 30 eRideables as part of a Joondalup District operation targeting antisocial behaviour in the community.
On Monday 5 January 2026, Operation Moorhead was launched in response to an increase in community concern about dangerous riding of electric scooters and off-road bikes.
Reports indicated that riders were allegedly engaging in antisocial behaviour across the district, including throwing objects at people and vehicles, intimidating members of the public, riding recklessly on public roads, evading police, and posting their actions on social media.
A dedicated team has been deployed to respond, with assistance from Police Air Wing, Drones and Road Policing Motorcycles. Targeted patrols have been conducted, and several lines of inquiry are continuing to be pursued to identify and locate individuals involved.
As of 14 January 2026, 36 eRideables have been seized, 25 juvenile – aged between 11 and 16 years – and four adults have been charged with numerous offenses, including traffic-related matters.
Video credit: Western Australia Police Force
The WA Police Force has seized more than 30 eRideables as part of a Joondalup District operation targeting antisocial behaviour in the community.
On Monday 5 January 2026, Operation Moorhead was launched in response to an increase in community concern about dangerous riding of electric scooters and off-road bikes.
Reports indicated that riders were allegedly engaging in antisocial behaviour across the district, including throwing objects at people and vehicles, intimidating members of the public, riding recklessly on public roads, evading police, and posting their actions on social media.
A dedicated team has been deployed to respond, with assistance from Police Air Wing, Drones and Road Policing Motorcycles. Targeted patrols have been conducted, and several lines of inquiry are continuing to be pursued to identify and locate individuals involved.
As of 14 January 2026, 36 eRideables have been seized, 25 juvenile – aged between 11 and 16 years – and four adults have been charged with numerous offenses, including traffic-related matters.
