The New York Police Department has confirmed that a grenade was discovered in the backseat of an Uber in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred in the Times Square area, where the NYPD bomb squad had difficulty reaching the vehicle due to anti-Israel protesters blocking traffic.
According to a police source, authorities believe the grenade to be inert and not explosive. This discovery has raised concerns about public safety and the need for heightened security measures in the city.