In the scorching summer of 1955, the port of Key West, infamous for its history of piracy and smuggling, has become a haven for modern-day importers. Under the cover of darkness, cargo ships and planes ferry in contraband with impunity, as a woefully understaffed Customs force struggles to keep up.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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