Florida police dispersed “large, inexperienced spring break gatherings” on Friday at Sunny Isles Beach, a holiday destination north of Miami and south of Fort Lauderdale.
The Sunny Isles Police Department said it had broken up the gathering at 174 Street “quickly and efficiently” with the help of nearby agencies.
“The rally was successfully distributed and officers remained on the scene to ensure safety and orders,” the police department said in a press release.
Authorities added that the safety and welfare of residents and visitors are top priority for the police department, and that “unexperienced gatherings and destructive behavior are not tolerated.”
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Sunny Isles police dispersed a large spring break gathering on Friday. (WSVN)
It appears that party participants have spread social media posts promoting events that were not permitted. Local News Outlet WSVN.
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According to local news outlet WSVN, party attendees apparently spread social media posts promoting unauthorized events. (WSVN)
The Sunny Isles crackdown comes after Miami Beach police issued a reality TV-themed advertising campaign warning authorities during spring break that they are seeking illegal activities. Some spring break said Miami Beach warnings worked and went to Sunny Isles as an alternative.
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Beach fans spend a sunny, hot day at Sunny Isles Beach in Florida. (David Santiago/Miami Herald/TNS)
“Miami Beach is too strict. The police are checking everyone,” Leslie Rivero told WSVN.
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The Sunny Isles crackdown warned during spring break that authorities were aiming to commit illegal activities after Miami police issued a real-life advertising campaign. (WSVN)
“I came here because there were a bit too many rules and felt like an exaggeration,” Harmony Hernandez told the outlet.
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On Friday, March 21st, beach cleanup after an unfulfilled gathering was spread out to Sunny Isles. (WSVN)
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Fort Lauderdale also warned the Springbreaker, but shot a slightly different song than the Miami PD, telling tourists to “know the rules” and “enjoy our city responsibly.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said earlier this month he would direct state law enforcement to provide additional personnel and assets to Miami Beach and other spring break hotspots.
