Originally Posted by Hollander
Originally Posted by Toodoped


Thats right and it is possible that during the 50s, 60s and probably 70s, Chicago was the leading family in the CIA and international ventures, followed by Trafficante/Tampa. Although we can also include the Genoveses and their previous OSS connections during the WWII. The alliance between the Genoveses and Chicago was simply incredible as a worldwide criminal force.


The CIA and French secret services set a good example working with underworld, now it's common practise among intelligence world wide.


I think that one of the first examples regarding a powerful country working with the underworld and imprisoned criminals, was the Soviet Union. In fact, thats how some of their old prison gangs became more powerful and created their own crime syndicates. Later, the same thing occurred in former Yugoslavia.

Mongol General: Conan, what is best in life?

Conan: To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.