Caught on Video: SWAT Raid at Miami Smoke Shop Ends in Man’s Arrest for Pot Possession

A man was arrested during a SWAT raid at a Miami smoke shop Wednesday night, a scene captured on video, police said. Video shared with Only in Dade shows an undercover team serving a narcotics-related warrant at the shop on North Miami Avenue near Northeast 32nd Street.

Around 5:41 p.m., a SWAT team entered the store and arrested 31-year-old Joshua Rodriguez, who was located in the front store area. The footage also shows a child standing behind Rodriguez with their hands raised before officers removed the child from the shop.

Police said they searched the store and found 2,590 grams of marijuana in various locations, including inside dozens of red pill vials. Officers also seized pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes, THC pen cartridges, and packages and clear bags containing suspected marijuana.

Rodriguez was arrested with $908 on his person, and additional cash was found in the store. He is charged with cannabis possession with intent to sell and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell for the THC oil. Rodriguez has since posted bond.


This article was adapted from an original report published on nbcmiami.com. All rights belong to the original publisher.

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