I dont know much about the albanians, but to surpass the italians, its not only about strenght in the streets. You nost also surpass them with their connection in the drug trade, the politics, the economy, the justice system etc.
An Italian from Hamilton for exemple, could have a political connection in bangladesh, because of a family member (ok for bangladesh but you get the point).
All organized crime groups got connections, but the connections of the italians are very deep and sometime goes a long way.