Police have executed search warrants and a boy has been charged as officers continue to target the alleged dangerous operation of e-bikes.
Under Operation Raptor Wheelie, police executed a search warrant at a Buderim home on October 2.
It was part of investigations into a 16-year-old boy related who allegedly drove his electric motorcycle in a dangerous manner on various Coast roads between May and September 2025.
Police seized a Talaria e-bike, a helmet and a mobile phone to assist with investigations.
The Buderim boy has since been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving of motor vehicle without a driver licence, vehicle used on roads must be registered and drive uninsured vehicle.
He was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Police executed a second search warrant on October 2 at another Buderim home as part of investigations into a 15-year-old boy who was alleged to be driving his electric motorcycle dangerously between June 2024 to May 2025.
Police seized a Suron e-bike, a helmet and a mobile phone to assist with ongoing investigations.
On October 8, police executed a search warrant at a Wurtulla home as part of investigations into a 16-year-old boy who allegedly drove dangerously manner between July 2025 to August 2025.
Police seized a Talaria TL2500 e-bike, a helmet and mobile phone to assist with ongoing investigations.
Beyond high-visibility and covert patrols, police investigate instances of dangerous and illegal use of e-bikes that they have witnessed or have been provided footage of to identify offenders.
Maroochydore Police Station officer in charge Acting Senior Sergeant Jacob Flaherty said offenders could expect a knock at the door.
“Even if police do not intercept you at the time of offending, an investigation to identify you will follow,” he said.
“We will attend your house to seize your electric motorbikes and mobile phones, or anything we believe can be used as evidence in our investigations.
“We take these investigations very seriously.
“Safety for the e-bike rider as well as other road users and members of the community is our top priority.
“We ask parents to support us in standing against this behaviour and being aware of the differences between a legal e-bike and an illegal e-motorbike.”
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