Post by Giovanni DiLeonardo on Jun 16, 2009 10:59:56 GMT -6
Some Traditional Mafia Activities
Through threats, assaults, and murder, soldiers enforce discipline over members and non-member associates on orders from the caporegime. With and by using associates and their fronts, the crew participate in, control, or influence:
Legitimate Industries:
- Food Products, Produce Markets
- Real Estate, Securities
- Restaurants, Bars, and Taverns
- Carting Industry
- Garment Manufacturing
- Waterfront
- Labor Unions
Illegal Activities:
- Gambling (Numbers, Bookmaking)
- Narcotics
- Loan Sharking
- Labor Racketeering
- Extortion
- Alcohol
