Originally Posted By: Sonny_Black
Originally Posted By: spartan
Originally Posted By: eurodave
Spartan,

When were the Musitanos released form jail and why are they often considered second tier?


I think they were released in 2007/08, but I'm not sure.

Their operations are not as big as other families/Clans. They are not involved in as much legitimate business as the other families/Clans (so have less cash flow). In terms of numbers they are much smaller. Their claim to fame is getting a reject ex-biker to kill Papalia and Barillaro (a crime in which the reject confessed).

If for example, the Musitanos dared move against the Commissos, they'd be finished within a month. They simply don't have the money, manpower, prestige, or allies....and they are not integrated into Ontario's Ndrangheta structure.


Spartan,

Do you think Montanga was with the Ontario guys or against them? The writers of Mafia Inc. indicate that he was with them as they state he made several trips to Ontario and was received with respect.


Hi Sonny, I don't know to be honest. But there are so many clans in Ontario that if someone wanted to make a move in Montreal (as Montagna apparently did), it would make sense to have Ontario onboard. I do think his relations with Ontario would have been good, especially since he didn't operate there at all.