I remember reading this story but can't remember in what book. Goes something like this:

Gambino conspired with Costello/ Luciano and Lansky to take out Genovese by first embarrising him with Apalachin.

Gambino was sent knowing that the cops were tipped off about the meeting and that he might have'ta take some lumps but the reward was he would definatly take over Anastasia's spot. Gambino wanted Vito out of the way cause he did'nt trust him and was willing to take some chances.

The group then set him up with the drug frame and Cantaloups (SP?)as the witness.

I've read the drug frame part in a couple of different books but remember the Apalachin story in only one so far but can't find or recall which book.

Anyone know?

Thanks
Ron