Organized crime has become a world of phenomenon. In Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, the forces of organized crime are at work and no society is spared. From it’s traditional spheres of activity such as prostitution, the arms trade and trafficking in drugs, organized crime has now added money-laundering, the trade in nuclear technology, and even the transporting of illegal immigrants. Trans-national crime undermines the very foundations of the international democratic order. Trans-national crime effects the business climate, and persuades political leaders. Within societies, the triumphs of international crime is, more often than not, accompanied by a weakening of the law and sometimes even by a return to the law of the jungle. No one knows why c

The roots of America can be traced all the way to the first pilgrim taking his place on Plymouth Rock. But maybe none of these roots are as colorful, powerful, or meaningful than the organized crime root. Organized crime has laid a foundation for our country. From the early rackets to the present day Las Vegas to what ever the future holds for organized crime.

One of the biggest events that changed America and organize crime forever was prohibition. Prohibition was the worst years according to some alcoholics. January 16, 1920 was the day all Americans had to give up drinking alcohol, well at least legally. They had to do this for thirteen whole years. Of course millions of gallons would be consumed illegally though. Will Rogers, the leading humorist of the era, was quoted, “prohibition is better than no liquor at all.” People were so desperate that they would brew it in their own sinks and bathtubs. This desperation is what made organized crime leaders rich. They had the power, money, will, and know-how to turn prohibition into a business. One would have workers brew the liquor in empty barns and warehouses then bottle them up for distribution. Smart organized crime leaders got into the bottling business too. Since most could not produce the “booze” at a mass quantity the few who could, had a tight grip on the bootlegging business. This also allowed them to over charge consumers for their product. For thirteen years organized criminals made millions. Humpert Nelli writes, “Torrio-Capone Organization (bootleggers) of Chicago during late 1920’s and early 30’s showed an annual gross from beer of at least $60 million and perhaps as much as $240 million…” (150). In 1933 the government finally stopped prohibition ending all bootlegging operations.

Although many criminals are mentally defected organized crime leaders are somewhat ingenious. In a world where the law stands strong these organized criminals have found ways to m

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