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NYC Burger King Sued for $15M Over Alleged Drug Dealing Operations

A local resident accuses the fast-food location of turning the neighborhood into a drug hotspot, demanding action from both the franchise and law enforcement.

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A Burger King fast food restaurant in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on February 13. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Overview

  • A Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit has been filed against a Burger King in NYC, accusing it of allowing drug dealing activities and seeking $15 million in damages.
  • The lawsuit alleges that a group of 8 to 10 'professional drug dealers' use the restaurant as a base for their operations, affecting the local community's safety and quality of life.
  • Local residents express frustration with the situation, highlighting the impact on their sense of security and the neighborhood's atmosphere.
  • The franchise owner, Lalmir Sultanzada, defends his position by stating the responsibility for handling the issue lies with the police, not with private businesses.
  • The NYPD has been actively responding to the situation, with over 143 emergency calls related to the location since January 2023, but residents demand more effective solutions.