An inert grenade was found in the back seat of an Uber in Times Square, with anti-Israel protesters blocking the NYPD bomb squad vehicle. Several protesters were arrested for obstructing the police vehicle's access to the scene. The grenade was determined to be inert.
Key Points
Inert grenade discovered in the back seat of an Uber in Times Square
Anti-Israel protesters impeded the NYPD bomb squad's access to the scene
Several protesters were arrested for obstructing the police vehicle
Grenade was determined to be inert
Pros
Quick response by the NYPD in managing the situation
No injuries reported due to the inert nature of the grenade
Cons
Potential danger posed by the presence of a grenade in a public area