Miami's cocaine cowboys were a group of violent and ruthless individuals who dominated the city's cocaine trade in the 1970s and 1980s. Led by figures such as Griselda Blanco and Pablo Escobar, the group was responsible for a wave of violence and bloodshed that gripped the city. The cocaine trade was highly lucrative, with millions of dollars in profits being made every year. However, the trade was also marked by brutality and violence, with rival gangs and dealers frequently clashing in bloody turf wars. The investigation into the cocaine trade was led by the Miami-Dade Police Department, with assistance from the FBI and the DEA. The case against the cocaine cowboys was built on a combination of undercover operations, wiretaps, and informants. Eventually, the leaders of the cocaine trade were brought to justice, and the city began to recover from the devastating effects of the trade. The legacy of Miami's cocaine cowboys continues to be felt today, with the city still struggling to combat the effects of organized crime and drug trafficking.