Ten of The Worlds Most Dangerous Mafia Groups Still Operating

There are endless amounts of mafia groups in the world, but what counts as one? A Mafia group is a group of people who are criminals and who do criminal and illegal activities like drug smuggling, trafficking, smuggling, robbery and many other illegal activities. Their main intention is of course to make big money. These groups have a head who is called DON. In this article, we are going to discuss the top 10 mafia groups operating in the world. Let’s check out.

The Albanian Mafia

This mafia group is in number tenth position and originates from Albania. This group is reportedly working in the US and European Union countries. The main illegal works done by this group include arms trafficking and drug smuggling.

Russian Mafia

This mafia group which is called the Russian Mafia is considered to be the most dangerous group among the mafia groups in the world. After World War II and post breakdown of the Soviet Union, many gangs started operating in the country and these gangs control the majority of the country’s economy. This mafia group’s main illegal activities include bombings, internet fraud, drug dealing and smuggling.

Chinese Triads

Chinese Triads are not only restricted to China but also operate in other countries like Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Taiwan, EU, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Vancouver. Their main illegal works are robbery, trafficking, piracy and contract killing. They are really dangerous people.

Israeli Mafia

Number seventh place is grabbed by the Israeli Mafia. Their illegal works are also similar to other mafia groups operating in the world. This group is from Israel. The majority of this mafia group’s heads are either killed or in prison.

The Serbian Mafia

This group originates from Serbia. This group’s illegal activities are also similar to the above-mentioned mafia groups and they also run protection rackets. These mafia groups began working when the Yugoslavian Wars occurred in 1991. Because the people became homeless and jobless, thus they slipped into illegal activities.

Sicilian American Costa Nostra

Sicilian American Costa Nostra – these groups are mainly into the illegal activities of drugs, protection racket and arms trafficking. The reports have it that more than 4000 members are in this mafia group. The reports also say that the members of these groups do not like to be called Mafia so they are called various other names.

Columbian Drug Cartels

Number fourth position on the list of top 10 mafia groups in the world is Columbian Drug Cartels. They are into the criminal activities of trafficking and drugs. They are also involved in other criminal works like kidnappings and terrorism. The groups also have ranks which are awarded to people with the level of jobs they do such as Hitman, Falcons, Drug Lords and Lieutenants.

Japanese Yakuza

At number third on the list is the mafia group called the Japanese Yakuza. They are also famous as Gokudo. They are known to be involved in various criminal activities and the main focus is on gambling. They are really dangerous people.

Mexican Mafia

Well, as the name says Mexican Mafia, you might be thinking that it originates from Mexico. It is not from Mexico rather it is from the US Prison Organization. The notorious MS-13 group also belongs to this Mafia group. In the California prison, this group is called the most dangerous one.

British Yardies

The number one position on the list is held by Jamaican – British Yardies. These groups too are involved in the same criminal activities as done by other mafia groups in the world. They mainly go for arms trafficking and drug smuggling. Gun crimes are what are their notoriety.