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Illegal e-bike seizures surge, posing safety risks

Police seizures of illegally modified electric bikes have surged, raising concerns about their safety for pedestrians and riders. An investigation revealed that UK forces confiscated 937 e-bikes in the year ending 11 August, up from 511 the previous year, according to Freedom of Information data. Many of these e-bikes have been modified to reach much higher speeds. One bike seized…