This Video Does Not Show Muslim Patrols Harassing People for Drinking Alcohol in NYC

The video aired on OANN on February 6, 2019 (X)

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A recently circulated video alleges that members of the "Muslim Community Patrol" (MCP), dressed in uniforms resembling those of NYPD officers and driving similar-looking vehicles, were seen patrolling New York neighborhoods and confronting individuals for drinking alcohol. Captions further suggest that even some Muslims fear this reflects an attempt to enforce Sharia law in the area.

Muslim Community Patrols are driving through New York neighborhoods. They are stopping to harass people for things like drinking alcohol.

Muslim Community Patrols are driving through New York neighborhoods

“Dressed like police officers and driving cars identical to police squad cars”

They are stopping to harass people for things like “drinking alcohol, claiming this is a Muslim area and alcohol is not permitted”… pic.twitter.com/6zyC1KLPYu

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