Dozens of vehicles were confiscated and one person was arrested as Philadelphia Police continued their citywide crackdown on dirt bikes and ATVs over the weekend.
Philadelphia Police, members of the Aviation Unit, the Major Crimes Auto Squad, Criminal Intelligence, Real Time Crime Center and the Delaware Valley intelligence Center all took part in the initiative on Saturday.
In all, 38 ATVs and dirt bikes were confiscated. Police also say they arrested one operator on an outstanding warrant. They have not yet revealed whether any of the confiscated vehicles had been stolen.
The initiative comes a month after police seized 68 ATVs and dirt bikes that were used during a “ride out” in honor of local rapper Meek Mill’s performance at the Wells Fargo Center.
Both dirt bikes and ATVs are illegal on city streets. For years, police have tried to crack down on city dirt bike riders but are not allowed to pursue them due to a department policy which makes it illegal to chase a vehicle that's only committing a moving violation.
Despite being illegal, dirt bike and ATV riding in the streets is a popular activity in Philly, especially during the spring and summer months.
During the crackdown in March, Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Dennis Wilson had a warning for riders.
"When we catch you, we're gonna seize them," Wilson said. "You're not gonna be allowed to get them back."
