One of the more prominent characters in Bad Boys II is Miami itself, or more appropriately, the various regions of south Florida that comprise Miami, including Miami Beach, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove, not to mention towns farther north like Ft. Lauderdale, Hallandale and Hollywood.
"Miami is such an international port," says Bruckheimer whose top-rated television series "C.S.I.: Miami" is set in the city. "Our contacts in various law enforcement agencies tell us that there’s an enormous amount of money coming into the South Florida area, much of it via illegal contraband, more money than is created by business in the area. I don’t think that statistic is indicative of the people or the local government. It’s just a fact that law enforcement is desperately trying to deal with in a burgeoning, cosmopolitan community."