An excessive number of lithium-ion batteries were found at the 5th Avenue storefront in Sunset Park.
Investigators also found dozens of electric mobility devices, along with gas-powered mopeds with fuel inside.Just last month, an e-bike shop in the Lower East SideLithium-ion batteries have caused 113 fires this year killing more than 13 New Yorkers and leaving 71 injured.
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