Sicilian Mafia
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The Sicilian Mafia or Cosa Nostra, also referred to as simply Mafia, is a criminal society originating on the island of Sicily and dates back to the mid-19th century. It is an association of gangs which sell their protection and arbitration... Wikipedia
Founded: Sicily, Italy
Criminal activities: Protection racketeering, extortion, vote buying, narcotrafficking, bid rigging, loan sharking, kidnapping, and murder
Ethnicity: Sicilians
Membership: 5,500 members
Territory: Mainly western Sicily, particularly Palermo, Trapani, and Agrigento