For the people who do not know, the D'Amico's are from Granby Que, and the Rizzuto Clan has there strong hold in Monreal.How did the feud between these 2 clans begin? I vaguely remember reading somewhere ( I think in the 6th family) about the D'Amico's assembling many of their troops into a 15 vehicle motorcade and then parading somewhere in Rizzuto territory as a show of strength, and intimidation. Can anyone elaborate on this?
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Im currently reading Mafia Inc. Here is a brief summary:
The D'Amicos claimed the Rizzutos owed them $900,000. It had something to do with a job that involved smuggling marijuana into the US, that was overseen by the Hells Angels Sherbrooke chapter. Frank Arcadi refused to pay, and was overheard saying that the D'Amicos threatened to cut off his head.
In an apparent attempt to intimidate the D'Amicos, the Rizzutos chartered a helicopter and flew over the D'amicos houses. One of their cars was set on fire as well.
In response the D'amicos kidnapped Nicolo Varacalli, a close associate of Arcadi. The hostage was videotaped telling the Rizzutos, among other things "Dont think youre untouchable. There are lots of them and they can get you." Arcadi, whose underlings associated the D'amicos with the Sherbrooke Hells Angels, was despairing and admitted he was afraid.
Next the D'amicos reached out to Nicolo Rizzuto, believing they werent going to get anywhere with Arcadi. As a gesture of good faith, Varcalli was released. When Nicolo failed to deliver the money, the next move was a show of force. Luca and Patrizio D'amico, and one other guy walked in to the Consenza social club and casted hostile glances toward the likes of Rocco Sollecito and Paolo Renda. One of them was armed. They left within minutes and were picked up outside the doors of the club by a motorcade of 8 vehicles.
After this the Rizzutos stepped up security at the Consenza. High ranking members such as Paolo Renda, Arcadi, Sollecito and Nicolo now didnt go anywhere without being escorted by young armed soldiers. Nicolo reportedly sent for 4 seasoned hit men from Venezuela.