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New Jersey cop disguises himself as a shrub to catch distracted drivers
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Maggie Cole , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about this traffic enforcement effort can be found through KTSM 9 News, which reported on the incident.
In a creative effort to enforce traffic laws, a police officer in New Jersey went undercover. The officer's disguise was quite unusual, and it helped to identify drivers who were not paying attention to the road. Details of the operation are limited, but it is known that the police took action against many drivers.
The outcome of the effort was the issuance of numerous citations. Further information about this traffic enforcement effort can be found through KTSM 9 News, which reported on the incident.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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