Italy, Germany and the Dutch Experiment

Abstract

Organized crime in Italy was discussed first, in Chapter 16, because the new CIS and other East European criminal gangs all model themselves on the Italian mafias. Cosa Nostra, especially the dominant Corleonesi family, are known to have sent experienced mafiosi to organize these gangs, no doubt hoping to extend their profits and their power in new areas where there will be less police pressure than in Italy, especially in the light of the successful application of pentitismo against the mafia in their homeland. Cosa Nostra, Camorra and ’Ndrangheta have already been dispersing their activities in new areas of Italy and elsewhere in Europe for some years.¹