Miami Beach reports over 200 gun‑related investigations after spring break.
Miami Beach experienced its busiest spring break weekends, drawing large crowds of visitors.
Police report more than 200 firearm‑related investigations after the spring break period.
During the same period, authorities seized cannabis, MDMA, and promethazine hydrochloride. The seizures are part of a broader public safety effort.
The firearms recovered by officers included stolen weapons, items taken from convicted felons, and one with no serial number.
The city intensified enforcement in 2024 after prior violent incidents, shifting toward a health‑focused approach and encouraging beach gym use.
Operation Trigger Lock includes specialized units such as robbery, human trafficking, and special investigations, aimed at reducing violent crime. The department reports ongoing monitoring of safety trends. Photos of recovered firearms were released, showing some with missing serial numbers.