SURFSIDE, Fla. (VINnews) — More than 150 law enforcement officers were deployed Wednesday across Surfside and neighboring Bal Harbour as crowd estimates rose ahead of an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officials said.
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Security operations are being led by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office under the leadership of Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, with support from multiple local, state and federal agencies.
Netanyahu is expected to address attendees at the Bal Harbour Shul after 2 p.m. Authorities said attendance estimates have risen to about 2,000 people, prompting what organizers described as an unprecedented security deployment for the area.
Participating agencies include Miami Beach Police Department, Bal Harbour Police, Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, Aventura Police Department, the United States Secret Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, officials said.
Rabbi Mark Rosenberg, a senior adviser to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and a community leader involved with event planning, said the scope of the law enforcement briefing and deployment was unprecedented for the Surfside and Bal Harbour area.
The security operation includes road closures, checkpoints and increased patrols throughout Surfside, Bal Harbour, and parts of Miami Beach, with residents warned to expect traffic delays lasting several hours.
Authorities also deployed aerial and surveillance assets, including drones and helicopters, to monitor the area and assist with crowd management and perimeter security.
Officials said no specific threats were identified, but the expanded security posture reflects the size of the expected crowd and the high-profile nature of the event. Security conditions were expected to be reassessed throughout the day.
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