Understanding Organized CrimeUnderstanding Organized Crime provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject of organized crime as it relates to the criminal investigation. Topics covered include definition(s) of organized crime, why it exists, how it has evolved throughout history, different types of organized crime and specific organizations, and strategies for fighting organized crime. |
Contents
Evolution of Organized Crime and the Impact | 14 |
Theories on the Continued Existence | 32 |
Theories Related to Law Enforcement Efforts | 38 |
Conclusions | 45 |
Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations DTOs | 63 |
The Russian Mafia | 73 |
7 | 88 |
Charles Lucky Luciano | 96 |
The American Mafia Today | 102 |
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Page 187 - It shall be unlawful for any person who has received any income derived, directly or indirectly, from a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt...
Page 187 - It shall be unlawful for any person through a pattern of racketeering activity or through collection of an unlawful debt to acquire or maintain, directly or indirectly, any interest in or control of any enterprise which is engaged in, or the activities of which affect, interstate or foreign commerce.