MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The busiest spring break weekends in Miami Beach have come and gone.

“I thought it was more peaceful than it was last year. I really didn’t mind it,” a resident said.

Now that it’s over, the Miami Beach Police Department is sharing its end-of-spring break numbers.

Officers report more than 200 firearm-related investigations.

The department also released photos of guns now locked up in evidence. Some were reported stolen, others were taken from convicted felons during arrests, and one had an obliterated serial number.

Police say officers also seized drugs, including cannabis, MDMA and promethazine hydrochloride.

“Less drugs is always better on the streets. The more you take off, the safer it’s going to be,” a resident said.

In 2024, the city began cracking down with stricter rules and enforcement after previous spring breaks brought violence, including shootings.

This year, the city shifted toward a more health-focused approach instead of a party-heavy atmosphere.

Visitors appeared to embrace that change, making use of the beach gym.

Police credit their Operation Trigger Lock program for helping officers target people with bad intentions. The operation includes specialized units such as robbery, human trafficking and special investigations.

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