Two Fife teenagers have been caught riding stolen motorbikes during a police crackdown.
The 15-year-olds from Methil will be dealt with via a youth justice scheme as officers bid to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
The arrests followed a tip-off from the public and came as concerns over the illegal use of quad bikes in Fife was raised in the Scottish Parliament.
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Claire Baker spoke to Paul Wheelhouse, minister for safety and legal affairs, during general questions at Holyrood.
The Labour MSP called on the Government to strengthen fixed penalty notices to give the police “more tools in their box” to deal with problems around quad bike usage.
Across Fife, but particularly in Levenmouth, concerns have been expressed about the anti-social use of motorbikes, which are often being driven on pavements.
In the summer, claims were made that the lives of people living on Kirkland Walk and Poplar Crescent, in particular, had been blighted by engine noise.
Householders were being woken at 3am and one man complained that he felt menaced when a bike was driven straight at him.
Mr Wheelhouse has agreed to meet Mrs Baker to discuss her concerns further and to try to find a solution.
Mrs Baker said: “I have seen an increase recently in the number of people contacting me about the issue of quad bikes and anti-social behaviour.
“This is not just an issue for rural Scotland but is becoming an issue and nuisance on the streets and pavements of Fife.
“That is why I asked the minister if his Government is open to strengthening fixed penalty notices.
“We must find a way to ensure that anti-social behaviour, such as inappropriate use of quad bikes, is being tackled and that the police have the tools in their box to deal with such problems.”
She added: “I hope that this will be a constructive meeting and that we can make progress on the issue of anti-social behaviour on quad bikes in Fife.”
Police in Levenmouth have been cracking down on illegal motorbike use through an initiative known as Operation Ducati.
Community sergeant Clark Forrest said that police tactics were yielding results.
“Local officers will continue to implement Operation Ducati over the coming months in an effort to improve road safety but our success relies on the continued support of the local community,” he added.
Anyone with information on the illegal use of motorbikes in Levenmouth is asked to call Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.