MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities have stepped up security at Miami International Airport as a security measure ahead of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

The Florida Highway Patrol and the Miami-Dade Police Department are operating a random security checkpoint at the airport this weekend.

Airport officials said this is a heightened security period, and the increased measures will be in place throughout the weekend.

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