MIAMI BEACH, FL – Miami Beach Police temporarily closed the MacArthur Causeway in both directions on Saturday night while searching for a potentially armed person, resulting in the arrest of four people and the seizure of six dirt bikes and ATVs, the WPLG reported .

When police tried to stop a group of ATV and dirt bike riders, two abandoned their vehicles and fled, reports say. Police believed one of the men might be armed and closed the dam around 7:30 p.m. when they were looking for the suspect.

Four of the drivers were reportedly detained and all six vehicles were confiscated. The dam was reopened around 9:20 p.m.

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UPDATE: The MacArthur Causeway is now open. So far we have 4 people in custody and have confiscated 6 dirt bikes / ATVs. 2 of the drivers abandoned their vehicles and fled. pic.twitter.com/y1yETU1IVa
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ATV, Dirt Bikers in Custody After Dam Closed: Report

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