(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Miami-Dade Police Department, Narcotics Bureau is investigating a Hydroponic Laboratory inside the residence listed above.  As part of an on-going investigation, detectives were attempting to make contact with the homeowner when the subject, Michael Carrero, fled through the back door.  He then returned to the residence and barricaded himself inside and the area was immediately perimeterized.  The Special Response Team along with negotiators responded to the scene.  For the safety of students, the nearby school was placed on lockdown.  Shortly thereafter, Carrero surrendered without incident and the lockdown was lifted.  Further investigation, revealed a fully functional hydroponic laboratory.  A search warrant is in the process of being executed and at that time further details will be available.