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NYPD Announces Intense Police Action in Response to Apparent K2 Overdoses in Bushwick

Saturday May 19th, NYPD received several calls about overdoses of synthetic K2 at Myrtle Broadway intersection resulting in at least 16 hospitalizations.

NYPD Announces Intense Police Action in Response to Apparent K2 Overdoses in Bushwick

NYPD Announces Intense Police Action in Response to Apparent K2 Overdoses in Bushwick

Saturday May 19th, NYPD received several calls about overdoses of synthetic K2 at Myrtle Broadway intersection resulting in at least 16 hospitalizations.

NYPD Announces Intense Police Action in Response to Apparent K2 Overdoses in Bushwick
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Monday evening, the NYPD Brooklyn North Twitter account released a video announcing that a Mobile Police Headquarters had been stationed at the Myrtle Broadway intersection in Bushwick. The Mobile HQ will come with 24/7 police presence and, “intense police action.”  The joint initiative by the 83rd and 81st precincts is in response to at least 16 individuals being hospitalized over the weekend due to apparent K2 overdoses. According to police, the increased presence is meant to fix the narcotics problem at the intersection.

Saturday, the NYPD received several calls reporting overdose symptoms at the Myrtle Broadway intersection on the border of Bushwick and Bed-Stuy. Investigation into the…

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Alec Meeker. Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

Alec Meeker
Written by Alec Meeker

Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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