El Cartel De Medlin
El Cartel De Medlin
El Cartel de Medellin
Organized crime has been a problem since the early 1900s and has grown to become a major problem for law enforcement. The start of organized crime is known to be part of the prohibition from the early 1920s. In the 1920s organized crime groups were first known to society members as gangs. Most gangs were known to be immigrants from the same group that gather together to commit illegal crimes on other society members or the government. In the United States, organized crime is also known as racketeering.
In 1970, congress passed an act known as the RICO act. RICO stands for "Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act” (Organized crime, 2003). This act made it easier for law enforcement officials to prosecute individuals who have not committed a crime but has been found guilty of being the head person in charge of an organized crime group. In order for a organized crime group to succeed in a committing crime, history proves that blackmail, bribery, and other forms of manipulation have been used by gang members to gain what they want form society members. One of the best ways that organized crime groups have continued to succeed in the United States is because they have been known to have connections with many different levels of law enforcement and within the government. Organized criminal groups are known to be the main contributors of drug trafficking. Today the types of crimes committed by organized crime groups have grown.
As organized crime groups have become smarter, the types of crimes committed have increased and changed. One group of organized criminals that this paper will focus on is the group known as “El cartel de Medellin.” This paper will explain the structure, history, operation, activities, and participants of the el cartel de Medellin. Suggestions for law enforcement offices to use in the future will be determined.
History
The el cartel de Medellin is a organized crime group that originated in Columbia and has...