The NYPD launched “Operation Front Door” to crack down on illegal pedicabs and street vendors in tourist hotspots like Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. Many unregistered pedicabs were found swindling tourists with deceptive pricing and illegal equipment such as speakers, lights, and motors. The operation led to the seizure of dozens of pedicabs, and operators will not get their property back without proper registration. The initiative also targeted vendors selling counterfeit goods, with police focusing on confiscating the illegal items rather than arresting low-level sellers. At least two dozen pedicabs were seized, and three arrests were made. This effort is part of a larger initiative to address quality-of-life crimes in the city.
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