District Attorney Melinda Katz discusses her ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life in Queens by addressing both high-level conspiracies and localized disturbances. She highlights the successful prosecution of a massive retail theft ring that defrauded Home Depot of millions, while also introducing a trespass affidavit program designed to give local businesses a tool to bar repeat offenders and offer social services to those in need. Beyond property crimes, Katz emphasizes her office’s commitment to public safety through record-breaking gang takedowns and the aggressive removal of illegal ghost guns from the streets. Finally, she issues a public warning regarding the dangers of unlicensed cannabis shops, noting that these illegal operations bypass safety regulations and target minors.

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