Trans-national crime undermines the very foundations of the international democratic order. Trans-national crime affects 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 jungl

In 1933 the government finally stopped prohibition ending all bootlegging operations. Organized crime did more than make illegal business a fortune but also helped the growth of several American cities. When the first Italian immigrants landed in America there were signs of organized crime. New York is the most populated state and where many of the Italian immigrants lived(http://www.geocities.com/nymafia2001/). Organized crime ran underground rackets in New York that made millions. But as America expanded so did organized crime. First moving to west organized crime made a big impact on several Midwest cities, such as; Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Omaha. Chicago was most noted for housing one of the most notorious gangsters of all time, Al Capone. During prohibition Capone and his affiliates made Chicago into a money maker. In Chicago organized crime families bootlegged liquor and sold it during these rough times. As more money rolled into Chicago so did the people. Thus making Chicago the large city it is today. Chicago’s success also spawned success on other cities nearby. Kansas City has a considerable amount of organized crime involvement due to Chicago. Many Chicago bosses ran other businesses that were in Kansas City. In Kansas City, organized crime leaders took their involvement into restaurants, grocery stores and other small businesses. Soon cities like St. Louis and Omaha became important midwest cities.

In a world where the law stands strong these organized criminals have found ways to make millions. Many of these men consider themselves business men. Says one former crime family member, Sonny Reles, “…me and my partners are in shylocking, the restaurant business, garment industry, crap games, slot machines, bookmaking…” (69). In early years in New York racketeering was a big business. Organized crime officials had s

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