The Baltimore Police Mobile Metro Unit recently seized at least 30 dirt bikes and ATVs.
On June 3, 2023, the Mobile Metro Unit executed a search and seizure warrant at a business in the 5300 block of Park Heights Avenue in northwest Baltimore.
At the location, officers found and seized 33 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs, as well as other materials collected into evidence.
Video surveillance led the police department's Mobile Metro Unit to the location. Officers converged at the Aneto Auto Service shop, where it was back to business as usual Friday after the disruption last Saturday.
The shop's owner, who did not want to be interviewed on camera, told me Fox45 News that "the bikes were there getting repaired." He also said, "I'm not facing charges."
Queen Brown lives in Baltimore City and was at the shop Friday for service but talked about what happened. She called the current crackdown on dirt bikes politically motivated.
"I believe it's politically driven to make it appear that they're doing more than what they're doing. But I don't think it's making a difference where it matters. I just don't think (illegal dirt bikes are) as important as the guns," said Brown.
Since Jan. 1, 2023, police say they've seized 83 illegal dirt bikes in Baltimore City.
If you know anyone illegally riding and/or storing dirt bikes in Baltimore City, contact the Dirt Bike Tip Line at 443-902-4474.