A Quad-bike has been confiscated and is to be crushed, after people complained about the vehicle and its rider.
Officers seized the machine after residents of Brumby accused the machine's owner of riding it dangerously and being disruptive.
Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) collected the quad bike earlier this week after first following up complaints and checking they were accurate.
The machine was the latest to be confiscated in the region following a series of swoops, including some throughout April and May, when 16 mini-motos were taken.
"The anti-social nuisance caused by youngsters using motorcycles inappropriately across North Lincolnshire is by no means a new issue, but it's refreshing to know police teams are tackling the issue head on," said James Cartwright, police spokesman.
"The issue of mini-motos and mopeds being ridden with very little regard for either safety or the disruption they cause is something police are keen to stamp out, and the latest seizure shows how effectively this is working.
"Community members in the Brumby area NAT meeting spoke of their concerns regarding this particular mini-moto, regularly seen causing problems, and neighbourhood officers took this on board and investigated, before seizing the machine in order for it to be crushed."
Sgt James Main, of Scunthorpe East Neighborhood Team, said he hoped the action would show people how speaking out could have an effect.
He said "The picture we have released shows a mini-moto which has been causing particular issues in the Brumby area."
"This is the sort of issue raised in the NAT meetings, which neighbourhood police teams are taking positive action to deal with on a daily basis, and highlights the value of raising your concerns through the NAT meetings."
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