FBI Raids $4.8 Million Mansion in Aventura’s Exclusive Island Estates Community
Aventura, Fla. — FBI agents conducted an early-morning raid in one of Miami-Dade County’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Island Estates, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The operation took place at a $4.8 million mansion located at 3914 Island Estates Drive, part of a gated community known for its luxury and privacy.
The FBI confirmed that it was involved in “court-ordered law enforcement activity,” but provided few details about the nature of the raid. However, sources close to the investigation revealed that the operation was linked to an ongoing drug smuggling investigation, targeting a sophisticated international ring.
According to a 52-page federal indictment, the defendants allegedly orchestrated a complex network for trafficking bulk quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine from California to Canada. Earlier this year, a significant quantity of both drugs was seized in California, further intensifying the investigation.
Local 10 News obtained footage showing a heavy FBI presence, with agents on the ground and in boats surrounding the property. The mansion, spanning nearly 7,000 square feet, was sold in 2020 for $4.8 million. This raid adds to a growing list of high-profile FBI operations targeting criminal activity in Miami-Dade County’s affluent areas.
More details on the investigation are expected to emerge in the coming days as federal authorities continue their efforts to dismantle the international drug smuggling network.
