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Dublin police smashed down 63 locations in Operation Meacán, seizing nearly 40 e-scooters and e-bikes — plus scramblers and quad bikes — while uncovering a sawn-off shotgun, $8,000 in cash, and drugs worth over $80,000. One suspect arrested is now in custody. With 300 officers on the ground, authorities are cracking down hard on illegal rides amid rising safety fears. New rules mandate hi-viz gear, helmets, an 18+ age limit, and soon, licenses and registration. Retailers are pulling fast or underage models, and some officials are pushing for a total ban — as e-scooters increasingly link to crime, from drug trafficking to weapon smuggling.

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