Police have destroyed 35 illegally operated e-bikes seized during an ongoing crackdown on dangerous riding and anti-social behaviour.

The bikes were confiscated during police operations conducted across the Tweed/Byron Police District over the past 10 months as part of Operation Cyclesafe and Operation E-Voltage.

Police say officers have engaged with hundreds of riders during the operations, which have focused on the illegal use of e-bikes in public areas.

Following court proceedings, forfeiture orders were granted for several of the seized bikes, allowing police to permanently confiscate and destroy them.

The bikes were destroyed on Sunday after their batteries were removed and officers transported them to a waste facility.

District Inspector Matthew Woods said police would continue targeting riders breaking the law.

“Operations will continue to be undertaken by both uniformed and plain-clothes police targeting the illegal use of e-bikes,” Inspector Woods said.

“The community is frustrated by the anti-social behaviour of a minority, and they continue to report incidents to police.

“All information and intelligence received from the community is acted upon and greatly appreciated. This information has contributed to the seizure and destruction of these e-bikes.

“The message is simple and clear: ride safely and in accordance with legislative guidelines, or risk losing your bike.”

Police say a further 23 forfeiture applications involving seized e-bikes are still before the courts.

The crackdown comes amid ongoing community concerns about unsafe and anti-social e-bike riding across parts of the Northern Rivers, particularly in busy coastal centres including Byron Bay.