If you ask me, The Mafia might still be a powerful force in America although other crime groups like the Mexican drug cartels are increasingly becoming involved all around the USA. But how powerful is the Italian Mafia in America in comparison to other crime groups such as the Triads, Drug cartels and the so called Russian Mafia, however they operate...

Here's a link that got me wondering...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704115404576096392318489246.html