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NYPD nabs 87 johns in citywide crackdown on prostitution ahead of Super Bowl

NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said the prostitution crackdown was part of the department's efforts to address 'quality-of-life issues around the five boroughs.'
JB Nicholas for the New York Daily News
NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said the prostitution crackdown was part of the department’s efforts to address ‘quality-of-life issues around the five boroughs.’
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Dozens of local johns looking to go all the way with prostitutes last weekend were blindsided by “losing proposition” arrests.

With metro New York on high alert for an influx of prostitution due to the Super Bowl, the NYPD staged a citywide crackdown on sex for sale from Jan. 23 through Saturday.

Police said 87 customers were nabbed trying to negotiate forbidden love from undercover cops. In total, they made 93 arrests and seized 28 cars during the sting prompted by community complaints.

“This shows our continuing efforts to address quality-of-life issues around the five boroughs,” Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said.