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Compare and contrast the organizational structure of the mafia with that of a motorcycle gang. Do you think that drugs are their main source of income? How do they distribute their goods?

Assignment Guidelines

Address the following in 3–5 pages:

• Research mafia organizations within the United States.
  • What is their involvement in the illegal drug industry? Explain.
  • How are drugs transported and sold by mafia organizations within the United States? Explain.
  • What criminal activities result from this drug trafficking? Explain.
• Research the Colombian drug cartel.
  • What types of crimes are commonly committed by members of these types of organizations? Explain.
  • Regarding criminal activities, how does international drug trafficking compare to drug trafficking within the United States?
• Compare being charged under RICO to being charged under IRS violations.
  • What are the penalties of each, and is there any civil redress in either one?
• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.