E-motorbikes seized by police sold on at auction, BBC finds

Police departments across the UK have been selling off seized electric motorbikes at auction, with at least 161 such sales occurring last year, according to findings from the BBC. These electric two-wheelers are regularly impounded by authorities due to suspicions of illegal use or involvement in criminal activity. While the majority of confiscated e-motorbikes are reportedly destroyed, a notable portion has been diverted to public auctions. This practice raises questions about asset management and the disposal of seized vehicles, particularly as the number of confiscated e-motorbikes is significant each year. The BBC investigation highlights a trend where these vehicles, often taken for alleged infringements or as evidence in criminal cases, are finding their way back into circulation through auction channels.