New York police seize nearly 100 illegal scooters during a four-day operation in Queens last Tuesday (11).
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During a four-day operation organized by detectives from the Queens District Attorney’s Office, along with New York police officers, 99 scooters were seized last Tuesday (11). The operation began on June 4.
Authorities said that illegal scooters have been a problem for New York City. Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney, said the vehicles are “increasingly being used in the commission of violent crimes”.
According to the New York Post, since 2022 there has been a 400% increase in the use of scooters as getaway vehicles in serious crimes. Authorities said more than 500 scooters have been seized since February 2024.
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