"The arrest of Timothy Brown last Tuesday was captured on video, prompting officials to investigate. The video shows two officers punching and kicking Brown repeatedly in what police say was a drug operation."
"Police say the entire Brooklyn North Narcotics module involved in the operation, including the captain, has been disbanded and transferred."
"Following the initial incident, the officers in the video and a sergeant were placed on modified duty. Six detectives, a lieutenant, and the captain overseeing the team have all been transferred."
The NYPD confirmed the disbandment of the Brooklyn North Narcotics module after a violent arrest of Timothy Brown, who was wrongly apprehended. Video footage showed officers using excessive force, including punching and kicking Brown. Following the incident, the involved officers and a sergeant were placed on modified duty. Additionally, six detectives, a lieutenant, and the captain overseeing the operation were transferred as part of the response to the incident.
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