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Hells Angels – Part Four

Posted on September 29, 2011 by crimimark

Welcome back to the concluding article on the Hells Angels.  In the previous article we discussed membership requirements; but once you’re a member what can you expect to be doing?  The Hells Angels motto is: ““When we do right, nobody … Continue reading →

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Serbian Mafia – Part Two

Posted on August 24, 2011 by crimimark

By late 1990, Arkan was regarded with such gravitas by the Serbian authorities that he attended a council of war as the conflict in the Balkans inevitably edged closer.  The Serb Volunteer Guard gradually morphed into what became known as … Continue reading →

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Japanese Yakuza – Part Three

Posted on May 5, 2011 by crimimark

Welcome back to the third part of our bite size guide to the Japanese Yakuza.  We’ve explained about the history and initiation rituals so far but who are the major families?  Listed below are the main ones: Yamiguchi-gumi – By … Continue reading →

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The Sicilian Mafia – Part Two

Posted on January 27, 2011 by crimimark

We finished the last article describing how Sicily had begun to be affected by mafia-style behaviour. The West of the island and Palermo in particular were beginning to experience types of illegal activities that we now associate with organised crime. … Continue reading →

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