Part 9/11:
Shifting into the late 1980s, amid continuing chaos, grappling with the rising tide of cocaine, and amidst internal factional struggles, the tide began to turn for Miami's landscape. The DEA's operation “Swordfish” in 1980 marked one of the first comprehensive inquiries into drug trafficking. Collaborative efforts among various federal agencies intensified, leading to significant drug seizures; the attention afforded Miami allowed for a semblance of order to be reestablished—albeit temporarily.