Huge Drug Stash Found in Miami Smoke Shop Raid

Undercover operation leads to arrest of 25-year-old man for drug possession and sales

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:33pm

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Police in Miami conducted an undercover operation at Ark Smoke Shop, where they purchased 72.7 grams of psilocybin and 14.6 grams of marijuana for $94. A SWAT team then raided the shop and found a large amount of narcotics, leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Andrey Lopez.

Why it matters

The raid highlights ongoing efforts by Miami police to crack down on illegal drug sales, especially in businesses like smoke shops that can serve as fronts for drug operations. It also underscores the public's role in reporting suspected drug activity to authorities.

The details

During the undercover operation, police purchased 72.7 grams of psilocybin, also known as mushrooms, and 14.6 grams of marijuana for $94 from 25-year-old Andrey Lopez. SWAT then executed a search warrant at the Ark Smoke Shop and found a large quantity of unspecified narcotics. Lopez was arrested and faces charges related to drug possession and sales.

  • The undercover operation and raid took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Andrey Lopez

A 25-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly selling drugs out of the Ark Smoke Shop in Miami.

Miami Police

The law enforcement agency that conducted the undercover operation and raid at the Ark Smoke Shop.

Ark Smoke Shop

The Miami business that was raided by police and found to be allegedly involved in illegal drug sales.

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What they’re saying

“We count on the public's help, this information, if you go to a place where they sell these types of narcotics, to please contact the City of Miami, give us that information as it will be crucial in us solving and closing another business that's doing illegal business selling drugs to our youths.”

— Michael Vega, Miami Police spokesman (NBC6)

What’s next

The judge will decide on whether to grant bail for Andrey Lopez at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This raid underscores the ongoing efforts by Miami police to crack down on illegal drug sales, especially in businesses that may be serving as fronts for drug operations. It also highlights the important role the public can play in reporting suspected drug activity to authorities.