Airport caution
Check gate rules and airline baggage policies to avoid disputes that can delay flights; follow staff instructions to reduce the chance of escalation.
A reported gate conflict at Miami International Airport led to arrests and an hour-long delay.
Dating-app meetings
Avoid inviting new contacts to private residences and consider bringing a companion or meeting in public during daytime.
Federal authorities reported a scheme where victims met suspects through a dating app, were drugged and subsequently defrauded and hospitalized.
Shipment & courier security
If receiving or managing high-value shipments, verify pickup authorization and use authenticated carrier procedures and tracking.
Nearly $2M in iPhones were taken from a Doral FedEx warehouse after suspects impersonated shippers and intercepted a shipment.
Avoidance of volatile areas
If possible, avoid the immediate downtown Biscayne Blvd/Yve Hotel area until law-enforcement activity and investigations conclude.
A recent police shooting and active FDLE investigation occurred in downtown Miami; witness video and reports indicate police activity.
