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Heard on: NYPD Citywide 3 · 1 day ago
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You're fired from 163 on the inside.
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Supposed to be a barnacle that was removed.
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Vehicle device removed near Hillside and 163rd
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As discussed during the dispatch call, at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 163rd Street in Queens, a possible vehicle issue occurred where a device known as a 'barnacle'—used for immobilizing cars—was reportedly removed by a motorist. The incident led to a towing request and further dispatch involvement. There were no reports of weapons or injuries. Law enforcement and towing services managed the scene with supervisory oversight.