NYPD Conducts Contraband Search for Drugs, Weapons at Randall’s Island Shelter

Aug 2, 2024, 08:26 PM

The NYPD has initiated an operation at the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center on Randall’s Island to remove dangerous contraband, including drugs and weapons, from the shelter. This action follows a series of violent incidents. Hundreds of migrants, part of the 3,000 residents, were forced to wait outside in sweltering summer heat during the search. The NYPD emphasized that the safety and security of all New Yorkers and those in their care remain their top priority.