The New York Police Department reports a significant increase in weapon seizures on public transit, particularly bladed weapons, with a 73% rise noted in early 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This uptick is attributed to a new quality-of-life division that aims to deal with minor subway violations, positing that neglecting small infractions could lead to larger criminal acts. Arrests like those of Alvin Henigan and Donald Simmons highlight the ongoing safety challenges in the subway system, with the association of low-level offenses to potential dangerous situations.
The NYPD has seen a dramatic increase in blade confiscations on public transit, with a 73% hike in early 2025 compared to last year.
Police attribute the rise in confiscated weapons to enhanced enforcement of lower-level subway infractions, citing the link between small violations and larger criminal activity.
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