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There were and still exist in the world gangster groups, which, for their high organization and the number of loyal followers, began to be called the mafia. Some are so famous for their power and cruelty that it is impossible not to include them in the TOP.

Appeared in Sicily at the beginning of the century before last, after a hundred years of existence, it turned into an organization of international scale. Initially, the mafia protected planters and nobles from their own attacks, something very similar happened in Russia in the 90s. But then the Sicilians extended their activities to other aspects.

The group, recognized as the most terrible. Even the FBI agents call representatives of the Russian mafia the most dangerous people on the planet. Westerners consider the "Russian mafia" not only Russian, but also the mafia structures of neighboring states.

This criminal organization became famous for its active work in the drug business. Members of the Mexican mafia are distinguished by a special tattoo on their chest depicting a black hand. This organization was created in the 50s by representatives of a street gang who wasted time in a California prison. There were only thirteen organizers, some of them were in another gang. Initially, La eMe was called Mexicanemi.

This largest and most dangerous crime syndicate originated in Japan. It contrasts strongly with other similar criminal organizations, for example, the Yakuza have their own office buildings, and their activities are widely covered in the press. Yakuza love to make tattoos that are complex and multi-colored, all over the surface of the skin. Moreover, tattoos are made by manually introducing ink under the skin (irezumi). To decorate yourself in this way, you need to have a certain courage, as this causes great pain.

The Triad is an association of secret criminal gangs in China. This criminal society is distinguished by a common conviction and beliefs, for example, representatives firmly believe in the secret meaning of the number "3" (the name came from it). Today, the triads have spread to Taiwan, America, and other parts of the Chinese diaspora. As a rule, the Triad specializes in drug trafficking.

By the way, representatives of the Triad are very patriotic, for example, when an outbreak of atypical mycoplasmal pneumonia began, the organization offered a bonus of one million US dollars to those who find a cure for this disease.

This is the largest club of motorcyclists, scattered its branches all over the planet. It belongs to the "big four" outlaw clubs, and is considered the most sensational among them. Known as the "motorcycle gang" in law enforcement in many countries. They are involved in drug trafficking, banditry, resale of stolen goods, violence and murder.

According to the legend posted on the Hells Angels website, there was a bomber squadron called the Hells Angels in the US Air Force during World War II. After the war ended, and the units were disbanded, the pilots were left without a livelihood. The offended bombers considered that the motherland had committed a betrayal, and decided to switch to bikes, unite in motorcycle clubs, in order to revolt the entire system.

This mafia structure is involved in many criminal activities: it deals in drugs, weapons and even people, robs, kills, engages in racketeering, kidnapping, pimping, steals cars, launders money, etc.

To be able to work in the territory occupied by Mara Salvatrucha, street vendors and shopkeepers have to give almost 50 percent of their income to the mafia. Salvadorans living in the United States are also forced to pay a kind of quitrent; in case of non-payment, their relatives face imminent death or injury.

This criminal organization launched its activities not only in Montreal, but also in Quebec and Ontario. Once Rizzuto merged with the New York crime families, which eventually resulted in real wars on the territory of Montreal in the 70s. Representatives of Rizzuto own real estate in all countries, with a total value of hundreds of millions of dollars. They also own hotels, restaurants, bars, discos, construction, food, trade organizations, furniture factories and much more.

This criminal group is a political-religious organization and has been banned for more than a decade. The Mungiki want to revive the traditional religion of Africa, but so far they have made progress only in massacres and conflicts with government officials.

It has been operating in Sicily since the beginning of the 19th century, turning into an international organization at the beginning of the 20th century. Initially, the organization was engaged in protecting the owners of orange plantations and nobles who own large plots of land, mainly from themselves. These were the beginnings of racketeering. Later, Cosa Nostra expanded its area of ​​activity, becoming a criminal gang in every way. Since the 20th century, banditry has become the main activity of Cosa Nostra.

2. Russian mafia

It is officially the most feared organized crime group in the world. Former FBI special agents call the Russian mafia "the most dangerous people on Earth." In the West, the term "Russian mafia" can mean any criminal organization, both Russian itself and from other states of the post-Soviet space, or from the immigration environment in the far abroad. Some get hierarchical tattoos, often use military tactics and perform contract killings.

3. Mexican mafia (La eMe)

This gang is an ally of the Aryan Brotherhood from the south coast of the United States. Known for her active involvement in the drug trade. Gang members are easily identified by a special tattoo in the form of a black hand located on the chest.

The Mexican mafia was created in the late 50s by members of a Mexican street gang incarcerated at the Dewell Prison, located in Trici, California. The founders of the gang were thirteen Mexican-Americans from East Los Angeles, several of whom were members of the Marawil gang. They called themselves Mexicanemi, which is translated from the Nahuatl language as "one who walks with God in his heart."

4 Yakuza

The Yakuza are organized crime syndicates in Japan, similar to the triad in other Asian countries or the Western mafia. However, the social organization and work patterns of the yakuza are very different from other criminal gangs: they even have their own office buildings, and their actions are often and quite openly reported in the press.

One of the iconic images of the Yakuza is their intricate colored tattoos all over their bodies. The Yakuza use a traditional method of manually injecting ink under the skin, known as irezumi, a tattoo that serves as a kind of proof of courage, since this method is very painful.

5. Chinese Triad

The triad is a form of secret criminal organization in China and in the Chinese diaspora. Triads have always been characterized by common beliefs (belief in the mystical meaning of the number 3, hence their name). At present, the triads are known mainly as mafia-type criminal organizations prevalent in Taiwan, the United States and other centers of Chinese immigration, specializing in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

The Triad is one of the most patriotic mafias. During international events, militants guarantee the safety of foreigners, and during the outbreak of SARS they even announced a $1 million bonus to a doctor who finds a cure for this disease.

6. Hell's Angels (USA)

One of the largest motorcycle clubs in the world with its chapters (branches) all over the world. Included, along with Outlaws MC, Pagans MC and Bandidos MC, in the so-called "big four" outlaw clubs and is the most famous among them.

Law enforcement agencies in a number of countries call the club a “gang of motorcyclists” and are accused of drug trafficking, racketeering, trafficking in stolen goods, violence, murders, etc.

According to the legend posted on the official website of the motorcycle club, during the Second World War, and the US Air Force, there was the 303rd heavy bomber squadron with the name "Hell's Angels". After the end of the war and the disbandment of the unit, the pilots were left without work. They believe that their homeland betrayed them and left them to the mercy of fate. They had no choice but to go against their "cruel country, get on motorcycles, join motorcycle clubs and rebel."

7 Mara Salvatrucha

This mafia is engaged in many types of criminal business, including drug trafficking, weapons and people; robbery, racketeering, contract killings, kidnapping for ransom, pimping, car theft, money laundering and fraud.

Many street vendors and small shops located in the territories of Mara Salvatrucha pay the gang up to half of the income for the opportunity to work. Forced to pay MS-13 and many Salvadorans living in the United States, whose relatives, in case of refusal, the bandits will mutilate or kill in their homeland

8 Montreal Mafia Rizzuto

The Rizzuto are a crime family primarily based in Montreal but running the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. They once merged with families in New York, which eventually led to the mafia wars in Montreal in the late 70s. Rizzuto owns hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate in different countries. They own hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, construction, food, service and trading companies. In Italy, they own firms for the production of furniture and Italian delicacies.

9. Mungiki (Kenya)

This is a Kenyan banned (since 2002) politico-religious group resurrecting traditional African religion. Born in the wake of the Mau Mau uprising. Gained notoriety in connection with the massacres and clashes with the police.

Mungiki considers itself a religious group that advocates the preservation of the traditional "African way of worship, culture and way of life." Its adherents pray with their faces turned towards Mount Kenya. They also practice vows and sacrifices.

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There were and still exist in the world gangster groups, which, for their high organization and the number of loyal followers, began to be called the mafia. Some are so famous for their power and cruelty that it is impossible not to include them in the TOP.

1 Sicilian Mafia

Appeared in Sicily at the beginning of the century before last, after a hundred years of existence, it turned into an organization of international scale. Initially, the mafia protected planters and nobles from their own attacks, something very similar happened in Russia in the 90s. But then the Sicilians extended their activities to other aspects.

2. Russian mafia

The group, recognized as the most terrible. Even the FBI agents call representatives of the Russian mafia the most dangerous people on the planet. Westerners consider the "Russian mafia" not only Russian, but also the mafia structures of neighboring states.

3. Mexican mafia (La eMe)

This criminal organization became famous for its active work in the drug business. Members of the Mexican mafia are distinguished by a special tattoo on their chest depicting a black hand. This organization was created in the 50s by representatives of a street gang who wasted time in a California prison. There were only thirteen organizers, some of them were in another gang. Initially, La eMe was called Mexicanemi.

4 Yakuza

This largest and most dangerous crime syndicate originated in Japan. It contrasts strongly with other similar criminal organizations, for example, the Yakuza have their own office buildings, and their activities are widely covered in the press. Yakuza love to make tattoos that are complex and multi-colored, all over the surface of the skin. Moreover, tattoos are made by manually introducing ink under the skin (irezumi). To decorate yourself in this way, you need to have a certain courage, as this causes great pain.

5. Chinese Triad

The Triad is an association of secret criminal gangs in China. This criminal society is distinguished by a common conviction and beliefs, for example, representatives firmly believe in the secret meaning of the number "3" (the name came from it). Today, the triads have spread to Taiwan, America, and other parts of the Chinese diaspora. As a rule, the Triad specializes in drug trafficking. By the way, representatives of the Triad are very patriotic, for example, when an outbreak of atypical mycoplasmal pneumonia began, the organization offered a bonus of one million US dollars to those who find a cure for this disease.

6. Hells Angels or Hell's Angels (United States)

This is the largest club of motorcyclists, scattered its branches all over the planet. It belongs to the "big four" outlaw clubs, and is considered the most sensational among them. Known as the "motorcycle gang" in law enforcement in many countries. They are involved in drug trafficking, banditry, resale of stolen goods, violence and murder. According to the legend posted on the Hells Angels website, there was a bomber squadron called the Hells Angels in the US Air Force during World War II. After the war ended, and the units were disbanded, the pilots were left without a livelihood. The offended bombers considered that the motherland had committed a betrayal, and decided to switch to bikes, unite in motorcycle clubs, in order to revolt the entire system.

7. Salvadoran Stray Ant Brigade (Mara Salvatrucha)

This mafia structure is involved in many criminal activities: it deals in drugs, weapons and even people, robs, kills, engages in racketeering, kidnapping, pimping, steals cars, launders money, etc. To be able to work in the territory occupied by Mara Salvatrucha, street vendors and shopkeepers have to give almost 50 percent of their income to the mafia. Salvadorans living in the United States are also forced to pay a kind of quitrent; in case of non-payment, their relatives face imminent death or injury.

8. Rizzuto (Montreal)

This criminal organization launched its activities not only in Montreal, but also in Quebec and Ontario. Once Rizzuto merged with the New York crime families, which eventually resulted in real wars on the territory of Montreal in the 70s. Representatives of Rizzuto own real estate in all countries, with a total value of hundreds of millions of dollars. They also own hotels, restaurants, bars, discos, construction, food, trade organizations, furniture factories and much more.

9. Mungiki (Kenya)

This criminal group is a political-religious organization and has been banned for more than a decade. The Mungiki want to revive the traditional religion of Africa, but so far they have made progress only in massacres and conflicts with government officials.

On February 26, 1930, mafia boss Tom Rain was assassinated in New York. This was the beginning of the bloody massacre of American gangsters, called the Castellammarese War. Recall the most famous conflicts of gangs.

Castellammarese War

Mafia: Italian American mafia.
Where: New York.
When: 1930-1931 years.
Participating clans: the Castellamarese group led by Salvatore Maranzano vs the Morello gang led by Giuseppe Masseria.
Cause: The Castellammarese War was a conflict of mafia generations. "Moustache Pita", of which the Morello gang consisted, having moved to America, their thoughts remained in Sicily. They boiled in an old cauldron, hardly perceiving the new culture, often did not even know English. The "mustache" practiced "power for the sake of power", in the name of which they were ready to go to any conflicts. Their opponents were the "young gangsters" from Castellamarese, most of whom, including Salvatore Maranzano, arrived in Novaya Zemlya only in the 1920s. Unlike the "old men", they did not seek useless bloodshed, adhering to the principle: "there is enough booty for everyone." The reason for the war was the murder of Masseria's ally Gaetano Reina, whom Giuseppe suspected of having links with Maranzano. In response, the Reino clan defected to the side of Castellamarese.
What is famous for: The Castellammarese War became one of the bloodiest mafia conflicts. During it, in addition to ordinary members, nine bosses died, including the leaders - Giuseppe Masseria and Salvatore Maranzano. The latter, despite his victory, was hastily stabbed to death by his own allies at the end of the war. As a result, control of New York passed to five mafia families (Genovese, Colombo, Lucchese, Gambino, Bonanno)
Culture: The war has been popularized more than once in world films: The Godfather, Gang Wars, Miller's Crossing.

"The First Mafia War"

Mafia: Sicilian
Where: Palermo
When: 1962-1963
Participating clans: Cosa Nostra clan vs La Barbera brothers
Cause: A descendant of the oldest mafia dynasty Cosa Nostra - Salvatore Greco, nicknamed "Chick" decided to teach a lesson to the "dark horse" Angelo La Barbera, who appeared almost "out of nowhere" and quickly grew up on drug trafficking. The reason for the conflict was the disappearance of a consignment of drugs, for the transport of which they were responsible. As a result of the mess, Angelo's brother Salvatore was killed. Allegedly, by order of the Chick.
What is famous for: The culmination of the war was the explosion on June 30, 1963 in Ciaculli, which, for unknown reasons, was directed against civilians and law enforcement officials. This gave rise to waves of anti-mafia protests. Until now, ordinary people each time “discovered” the mafia for themselves, quickly forgetting about their personal showdowns. There was even an opinion that the mafia is not organized crime, but "the traditional Italian opposition." Three days after the tragedy in Ciaculli, under the scorching rays of the sun, about 100,000 people marched to the church in Palermo for the empty coffins of the victims of the tragedy. Society loudly demanded to deal with the mafia.
The subsequent round-ups of the authorities became that blow to the "men of honor" of Cosa Nostra, from which they never recovered in Sicily. Representatives of the dynasty scattered around the world. In subsequent years in Sicily, mafia crimes practically disappeared.
Culture: Based on the events, several books were released, the most famous belongs to the authorship of Dickie John “Cosa Nostra. History of the Sicilian Mafia.

Irish gang war

Mafia: Irish.
Where: Boston.
When: 1961-1967.
Participating clans: Charleston OPG vs Winterhill OPG
Cause: In this case, the "apple of discord" was a woman. One of the members of the Charleston gang, George McLaughlin, took the girlfriend of a supporter of another gang, Alex "Bo Bo", for which he was beaten by the Winterhill criminal group. Winterhill chief "Buddy" McLean refused to hand over the perpetrators, and a small incident brought Boston's two biggest gangs into open conflict.
What is famous for: The course of events in the Irish gang war has been compared to the Trojan War. As a result of the showdown, the entire organization of the unfortunate womanizer - the Chalston OPG was completely destroyed. Only the instigator of the massacre, George McLaughin, managed to survive.
Culture: Perhaps, not the events themselves entered the world heritage, but one of the participants, Alex "Bo Bo", today known as the actor Alex Rocco, who became famous in world cinema as the performer of the role of Mo Green in The Godfather.

Osaka War

Mafia: Yakuza
Where: Osaka
When: 1960s
Participating clans: Meiyu Kai (Osaka) vs Yamaguchi Gumi (Hyogo)
Cause: Strengthened under its third leader, Kazuo Toaka, the Yamaguchi Gumi faction expelled all of its rivals from Hyogo Prefecture. Next in line was neighboring Osaka, which was under the control of the largest Meiyu Kai gang. The latter lived at the expense of the entertainment business: she extorted money from the owners of local bars, Turkish baths, controlled the drug market, and robbed prostitutes. The war began in one of their subordinate institutions with an insult to the famous singer Yoshio Tabata, a friend of Kazuo Toaki.
Known for: in addition to important economic results, the Osaka War became famous for its samurai character. The Japanese katana in the hands of the Yamaguchi Gumi dealt the finishing blow to their enemies' last refuge. The cornered Meiyu Kai spread large handkerchiefs in front of them, took out knives and cut off their little fingers with a sharp movement. Wrapping them in scarves, they handed over the trophies to the winners. An ancient gangster rite of passage for confessing guilt and asking for mercy marked the end of the Osaka War. This conflict became Toako's "Austerlitz", his gang took a leading position in the Japanese criminal underground.
Culture: The Yamaguchi Gumi group today publishes its own magazine, Yamaguchi-Gumi Shimpo.

Melbourne gang war

Mafia: Irish, Sicilian, Australian, Russian.
Where: Melbourne.
When: 1998-2008.
Participating clans: Moran family (Irish), Carlton family (Sicilian) vs Williams family (Australian)
Cause: Like the Castellamarese War, it was a generational conflict. Unlike the mafia families Moran and Carlton, who came to Australia as a result of immigration, the Williams family rose to prominence on the streets of Melbourne. It all started with the division of profits, Carl Williams and James Moran could not agree on the money received from the sale of amphetamines. Williams was shot in the stomach in one of the city parks, but survived. Soon, at a meeting of the leaders of the Irish, Sicilians and Calabrians, an alliance was formed against the Williams.
What is famous for: It was the largest mafia war in Australia, in which all the shadow forces of the country were involved. Gang wars forever destroyed Melbourne's reputation as a calm and quiet city. The “hero” of the events was the already known “fat man” Carl Williams, one of the most influential “godfathers” of Australia. He is considered involved in at least ten criminal shootings. One of the victims was his main enemy Jace Moran, who was shot right in front of his six-year-old twins. In April 2010, Williams was killed "purely in a gangster way" in the prison cell where he was serving his sentence. The official reason was considered a domestic conflict.
Culture: It is believed that the events formed the basis of the film directed by David Michaud "According to the laws of the wolf."

Criminal 90s

Mafia: Russian.
Where: Western Russia, Moscow, St. Petersburg.
When: Late 1980s - 1990s.
Participating clans: Orekhovskaya OPG, Kurgan OPG, Solntsevskaya OPG, Volgovskaya OPG, Slonovskaya OPG, Tambovskaya OPG
Cause: All criminal gangs in the late 80s - early 90s started the same way: with protection for thimble-makers, extortion, robbery, robbery, drug sales, smuggling, kidnapping and murder of people. The biographies of their main figures also agree in many respects. As a rule, these are former athletes, people from working circles, there are no intellectuals among them. By the mid-90s, the main "players" of the criminal world were identified, nevertheless, there was a constant struggle for spheres of influence between them, but what began in 1994 blocked all previous showdowns. Began "chopping off the heads" of criminal gangs. Otari Kvantrishvili was the first to be shot dead on April 5, 1994; on September 13, Sergei Timofeev ("Sylvester") was blown up, who, according to legend, was appointed by Yaponchik himself to look after Russian crime. In total, dozens of "authorities" were killed, strangled, blown up. Now it is no longer a secret that special services were behind this process. This "bandit special forces" was headed by the famous Osya - Sergei Butorin. The former warrant officer of the construction battalion, who began his "career" with Timofeev, Osya recruited former special forces into his brigade. The blow to the bandits from the "Moscow clan" of the KGB was dealt, as it were, from within. At first, Butorin removed not his immediate boss Sylvester, but the leaders of other gangs - so the bandits for a long time could not understand what was happening at all. Butorin's people not only "removed" other authorities, but also pushed the brigades against their foreheads, pushing them to do their own "work". As quickly as Butorin "rose", just as quickly he "fell". It was enough to change the leadership of the FSB. Now Axis people have already begun to fall behind bars. He himself managed to escape to Spain, where he, however, was arrested.
What is famous for: The bandit war of the mid-90s was characterized by extreme cruelty and the involvement of a huge number of the population in this process. A gangster and semi-criminal lifestyle, clothing style (leather jackets, raspberry jackets), manners, language - all this went to the people and remains relevant for many to this day.
Culture: The showdowns of the 90s left a serious mark not only in Russian culture (books, films, TV shows) but also in the world. The image of the "Russian mafia", formed in the 90s, continued its life in European and American culture.

Mexican drug war

Mafia: Mexican.
Where: Mexico.
When: 2006-2011 years.
Participating clans: Sinaloa Cartel, Golfo Cartel, Juarez Cartel, Templar Cartel, Tijuana Cartel, Los Setas, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Acapulco Independent Cartel, La Barredora, Beltrán Leyva Cartel, La Familia Cartel.
Cause: The root cause of the Mexican drug wars is obvious by definition: the struggle to control drug trafficking. Drug cartels in Mexico intensified after the collapse of the Colombian drug cartels in the 1990s. Today, Mexico is the main supplier of cannabis, cocaine and methamphetamine to the US, and Mexican drug cartels dominate the US wholesale drug market. Mexican drug cartels are extremely numerous, have developed and well-equipped private armies, which are replenished, including former members of the Mexican army and police. The militants are equipped with automatic weapons, grenade launchers, have modern equipment and communications, armored cars. Despite the active opposition to the US Mexican drug cartels, the United States remains the main supplier of weapons to this day. The total number of militants of all Mexican drug cartels is about 100 thousand people. Between 2006 and 2011, about 50,000 people died in the Mexican drug wars.
What are they famous for: Mexican drug wars are characterized by extreme cruelty, high levels of corruption, blood feuds for cartel representatives. This is precisely a family war that has already become a way of life for its participants. Unfortunately, since industry and legal markets are poorly developed in Mexico, often the only way for Mexicans to improve their welfare is to join a cartel.
Culture: Mexican drug wars are known all over the world, books are written about them, films and TV shows are shot. Of the latest - the series BreakingBad, in which the main character intervenes in the Mexican drug business.

There are many criminal gangs in the world, which, due to their high organization and large numbers, have become known as the mafia. This post will introduce you to the most powerful and cruel mafias in the world.

Sicilian mafia

It has been operating in Sicily since the beginning of the 19th century, turning into an international organization at the beginning of the 20th century. Initially, the organization was engaged in protecting the owners of orange plantations and nobles who own large plots of land, mainly from themselves. These were the beginnings of racketeering. Later, Cosa Nostra expanded its area of ​​activity, becoming a criminal gang in every way. Since the 20th century, banditry has become the main activity of Cosa Nostra.

Russian Mafia

It is officially the most feared organized crime group in the world. Former FBI special agents call the Russian mafia "the most dangerous people on Earth." In the West, the term "Russian mafia" can mean any criminal organization, both Russian itself and from other states of the post-Soviet space, or from the immigration environment in the far abroad. Some get hierarchical tattoos, often use military tactics and perform contract killings.

Mexican Mafia (La eMe)

This gang is an ally of the Aryan Brotherhood from the south coast of the United States. Known for her active involvement in the drug trade. Gang members are easily identified by a special tattoo in the form of a black hand located on the chest.

The Mexican mafia was created in the late 50s by members of a street gang of Mexicans imprisoned in the Dewell Prison, located in Trici, California. The founders of the gang were thirteen Mexican-Americans from East Los Angeles, several of whom were members of the Marawil gang. They called themselves Mexicanemi, which is translated from the Nahuatl language as "one who walks with God in his heart."

The Yakuza are organized crime syndicates in Japan, similar to the triad in other Asian countries or the Western mafia. However, the social organization and work patterns of the yakuza are very different from other criminal gangs: they even have their own office buildings, and their actions are often and quite openly reported in the press.

One of the iconic images of the Yakuza is their intricate colored tattoos all over their bodies. The Yakuza use a traditional method of manually injecting ink under the skin, known as irezumi, a tattoo that serves as a kind of proof of courage, since this method is very painful.

Chinese Triad

The triad is a form of secret criminal organization in China and in the Chinese diaspora. Triads have always been characterized by common beliefs (belief in the mystical meaning of the number 3, hence their name). At present, the triads are known mainly as mafia-type criminal organizations prevalent in Taiwan, the United States and other centers of Chinese immigration, specializing in drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

The Triad is one of the most patriotic mafias. During international events, militants guarantee the safety of foreigners, and during the outbreak of SARS they even announced a $1 million bonus to a doctor who finds a cure for this disease.

Hell's Angels (USA)

One of the largest motorcycle clubs in the world with its chapters (branches) all over the world. Included, along with Outlaws MC, Pagans MC and Bandidos MC, in the so-called "big four" outlaw clubs and is the most famous among them. Law enforcement agencies in a number of countries call the club a “gang of motorcyclists” and are accused of drug trafficking, racketeering, trafficking in stolen goods, violence, murders, etc.

According to the legend posted on the official website of the motorcycle club, during the Second World War, the US Air Force had the 303rd heavy bomber squadron with the name "Hell's Angels". After the end of the war and the disbandment of the unit, the pilots were left without work. They believe that their homeland betrayed them and left them to the mercy of fate. They had no choice but to go against their "cruel country, get on motorcycles, join motorcycle clubs and rebel."

Mara Salvatrucha

This mafia is engaged in many types of criminal business, including drug trafficking, weapons and people; robbery, racketeering, contract killings, kidnapping for ransom, pimping, car theft, money laundering and fraud.

Many street vendors and small shops located in the territories of Mara Salvatrucha pay the gang up to half of the income for the opportunity to work. Forced to pay MS-13 and many Salvadorans living in the United States, whose relatives, in case of refusal, the bandits will mutilate or kill in their homeland.

Montreal Mafia Rizzuto

The Rizzuto are a crime family primarily based in Montreal but running the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. They once merged with families in New York, which eventually led to the mafia wars in Montreal in the late 70s. Rizzuto owns hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate in different countries. They own hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, construction, food, service and trading companies. In Italy, they own firms for the production of furniture and Italian delicacies.

Mungiki (Kenya)

This is a Kenyan political-religious group banned since 2002, reviving the traditional African religion. Born in the wake of the Mau Mau uprising. Gained notoriety in connection with the massacres and clashes with the police.

Mungiki considers itself a religious group that advocates the preservation of the traditional "African way of worship, culture and way of life." Its adherents pray with their faces turned towards Mount Kenya. They also practice vows and sacrifices.