mafia
Don’t mess with the mob; a look into organized crime networks and mafia families, the real-life gangsters that inspired The Godfather.
The Pill That Led To Four Deaths
Leah Sarah Betts was a young woman who was born on November 1st 1977 and grew up in Latchingdon, Essex. On the Saturday of the week, she turned 18 she had planned to have a party to celebrate. She got ready with her best friend, Sarah Cargill. They were so close, in fact, that people used to call them the Siamese twins because they were inseparable.
By YesItsMocha3 years ago in Criminal
The Carnales
The neon lights of Miami glimmered like a mirage on the horizon as I made my way down the gritty streets. The air was thick with the stench of cheap cigars and even cheaper cologne. The city was a melting pot of cultures and the criminal underworld was no exception. Gangs controlled the streets like a pack of wild dogs, fighting for territory and power.
By Brandon A McHugh3 years ago in Criminal
Cartel
A cartel is a group of companies or organizations that collude to limit competition and control prices in a particular market. Cartels are often illegal and can lead to higher prices for consumers, reduced innovation, and decreased economic growth. Examples of cartels include the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which controls the supply of oil, and the De Beers diamond cartel, which controlled the supply of diamonds for much of the 20th century. Cartels can be difficult to detect and prosecute because their members often engage in secretive and illegal behaviorCartels can take many forms, such as price fixing, output restriction, market allocation, and bid rigging. These practices are illegal in many countries, including the United States and the European Union, and can lead to significant fines and even prison time for individuals involved.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
M16
The M16 rifle, officially designated Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16, is a family of military rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States Armed Forces. The original M16 was a select-fire, 5.56×45mm rifle with a 20-round magazine. In 1964, the M16 entered US military service and the following year was deployed for jungle warfare operations during the Vietnam War.
By Mahendrarajah Mithusharan3 years ago in Criminal
The Rise and Fall of Pablo Escobar
I. Introduction Brief overview of Pablo Escobar and his impact on the drug trade Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord who rose to power in the 1970s and 1980s as the head of the Medellín Cartel, one of the most powerful and ruthless criminal organizations in history. He controlled a large portion of the global cocaine trade and was responsible for bringing in billions of dollars in profits. His impact on the drug trade was significant, as he not only expanded the market for cocaine, but also revolutionized the way drugs were transported and distributed. He also used his wealth and power to corrupt politicians and law enforcement officials, making it difficult for authorities to effectively combat his criminal empire. Despite his ruthless tactics and the violence that surrounded him, Escobar had a Robin-Hood-like image among the poor in Colombia, using his wealth to fund public works and charitable causes.
By AuroPravin3 years ago in Criminal
The Evolution of Machine Guns: From Gatling to Modern Day
V) The Lewis Gun Introduction to the Lewis gun : The Lewis gun was invented by American Colonel Isaac Newton Lewis in 1911. It was a lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated machine gun that fired a .303 caliber bullet at a rate of up to 600 rounds per minute. It was designed to be more portable and easier to handle than the heavy Maxim gun. The Lewis gun used a 47-round pan magazine that was mounted on top of the gun, which made it more versatile and easy to reload than other machine guns that used belts or drums. It was also designed with a cooling system that used air instead of water, which made it more reliable in hot and arid environments.
By AuroPravin3 years ago in Criminal
