NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Another illegal party in Queens was shut down for violating COVID-19 restrictions early Sunday morning.
It took place at a warehouse on Metropolitan Avenue in Maspeth.
READ MORE: Juneteenth 2021: Tri-State Area Events Honoring Liberation Of America's Last Enslaved PeopleREAD MORE: NYPD Cracking Down On Growing Fake Temporary License Plate Problem10/25/20 @ 0230HRS: Deputy Sheriffs shut down illegal bar/party inside warehouse at 47-02 Metropolitan Ave, Queens: 68+ people, no liquor license, illegal liquor storage, violation of emergency orders, 5 organizers charged with multiple criminal, health & ABC offenses. pic.twitter.com/eBThk02Vb8
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Inside, deputy sheriffs allegedly found about 70 people dancing, smoking and drinking alcohol without any facial coverings or social distancing in place.
CBS2 has been told the organizers, security guards and DJs were also issued appearance tickets.
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