Florida cops dismantle 'boobytrapped meth island' amid concerns traps were luring in young kids 

Florida cops have finally dismantled a 'boobytrapped meth island' after years of addict squatters living in a bizarre treehouse community. 

Shocking footage revealed the moment deputies from the Volusia Sheriff's Office arrived on the island last week, where cops traversed littered possessions, signs and decorations as they explored the makeshift village. 

An array of wooden structures, camping chairs, trampolines and even what appeared to be a mini skate park were found throughout the abandoned island situated near the Dunlawton Bridge in Daytona Beach.

The crackdown came amid concerns the eye-catching island could be luring children, and cops said they targeted the area as 'one step toward bringing it back to nature'. 

Florida cops raided the 'meth island' last week amid concerns over the makeshift community

The tree-filled plot has become known its drug use and is dubbed 'Meth Island' on social media. 

It is dotted with an array of constructions police believe are either scavenged by the addict population, or 'stolen from docks' in the coastal area. 

Police initially sifted through a camp adorned with signs for the drug-addled community, including those pointing to a 'welcome center' and a rental area. 

At one moment, a deputy is heard detailing the various structures in the area, noting that an island north of the Dunlawton Bridge has 'significantly better made' units. 

'It's pretty impressive, honestly, the number of structures has exponentially grown over the last couple of years,' he adds. 

A towering four-story treehouse was found on the abandoned island 

Various wooden structures made by the drug-addled addicts populate the area

Police said the constructions were likely made with wood stolen from local docks 

Bizarre features including a 'community center' and rental spaces are littered throughout 

The island is found near the Dunlawton Bridge in Daytona Beach, Florida

The raid of the island was carried out by the Volusia Sheriff's Office, along with the Port Orange Police Department, South Daytona Police Department, and MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Department. 

Also seen within the bizarre community was an abandoned trampoline, and an elaborate four-story treehouse towering over the officers below. 

Some areas of the island had also been boobytrapped by the occupants to prevent outsiders visiting, which police said they planned on tackling at a later date. 

Instead, the visit saw police post trespass notices throughout the area, which warned occupants were are 'ordered to vacate the island within 48 hours'. 

'There was a huge safety concern for us about whoever would be on that island with those types of structures out there,' Port Orange Police Det. Mike Wallace told The Daytona Beach News Journal.  

'There is evidence of drugs that have been done over there, alcohol that’s been done,' added Kevin Pedri, a South Daytona police lieutenant. 

Residents appeared to have constructed a homemade skate ramp

A trampoline was among the items that officials were concerned could attract local kids 

Cops warned the structures could be dangerous when hurricane season hits 

A variety of signs were found throughout the vagrant community 

Officials said an array of boobytraps were set up on the island to ward off any visitors

While issues with the island have been known for years, Pedri said the recent raid came amid concerns over the danger the makeshift structures pose during hurricane season.

'All that stuff is going to get thrown all over the Intracoastal and damage other boats, or who knows how far some of the wood can launch and possibly damage other property as well,' he said. 

The structures also pose a threat to the local mangrove population, which plays a key role in protecting the island during severe weather. 

With trespass notices now posted throughout the area, Pedri lamented the danger it could have caused to local kids if they were attracted to items on the island like the trampoline. 

'All it does is (draw attention) for young kids to go over there,' Pedri said. 

'[They go] to these islands and start having fun, and then you start getting the alcohol in there, and they are jumping down on these trampolines – that’s when an accident is going to wind up happening.' 

Police said no occupants were on the island at the time of the raid. 

While inclement weather has so far prevented them from returning, officers said they plan to once they are able. The local public works department has also begun dismantling the structures in the meantime.