Operation Trinity cuts motorcycle offending in Aberdeen
A new campaign to cut motorcycle offences in Aberdeen has seen a major reduction, police have said.
Since the launch of Operation Trinity on 13 June, Grampian Police said calls of concern about irresponsible offending had fallen 69%.
The force revealed that 47 reports of anti-social biking had been received, compared to 151 for the same period in 2010.
Bikes were seized and stolen motorcycles were returned to owners.
Insp Stuart Ord said: "Residents have been telling us they're fed up with young people causing annoyance on motorcycles and riding irresponsibly.
"We won't tolerate any form of anti-social behaviour and we will continue to target the youths who are causing misery to others and seize their bikes under anti-social behaviour legislation.
"I'd encourage residents to continue providing us with the information we need to identify those involved in order to crack down on the problem."
He added: "We also know that in a number of these incidents, the youths involved are using stolen motorcycles and I'd also ask motorcycle owners to please ensure their bikes are kept secure.
"Use a strong locking device, ideally chained to something immovable. Where possible, keep your motorbike in a locked garage, shed or lock-up and fit a security light or alarm."
Earlier this year a campaign to cut motorcycle crashes in Grampian was relaunched after its first year was hailed a success.
Grampian Police said Operation Zenith helped cut the number of motorcyclists killed or seriously injured by 22% last year.