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"Las tríadas son como los virus, malignas, ponzoñosas y mutables; se aprovechan de los demás en beneficio propio... Son las peores sanguijuelas." Las han bautizado con multitud de nombres, pero las sociedades que nacieron para derrocar a los Qing y restaurar a los Ming han degenerado hasta convertirse en un cáncer para la sociedad globalizada. Se han adaptado al medio para sacar el máximo partido de los negocios ilícitos que ya lucraban a ciertos movimientos secretos desde los albores de la historia de China.

A riveting storyline that includes a sting operation carried out by 20-armed federal agents on the tarmac of a South Florida runway, and the tales of a prisoner living inside America’s maximum security prison, Leavenworth Penitentiary – this autobiography will captivate you from start to finish.

Numa realidade paralela ao cotidiano sangrento da guerra às drogas nas periferias, emergem aqui diversas tramas, nas quais circulam os mais variados tipos: dos jovens de classe alta que ganham dinheiro com o delivery de maconha orgânica nos bairros mais nobres de São Paulo aos ricos empresários que controlam o transporte aéreo de cocaína, ligando produtores e clientes no Brasil.

Las terribles imágenes grabadas en el puerto de Barbate la noche del 9 de febrero de 2024 fueron un aldabonazo para la sociedad española. Ese día descubrimos cómo los narcos del Estrecho, con naves más rápidas y sofisticadas, embestían y hundían una zodiac de la Guardia Civil, asesinando a dos guardias e hiriendo a otros dos.

John Walker was a Miami undercover narcotics agent in the 1970s. Ten years later, he was in prison for smuggling 12,000 pounds of marijuana. In prison, he connected with a South American drug lord who was still running the family operation from inside the federal pen. Within months of being paroled, John began smuggling again—this time uncut Colombian cocaine. And this time, he put everything on the line: his freedom, his family and, ultimately, his life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER FOLLOW-UP TO THE #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER 22 MURDERS The truth about the deadliest criminal incident in Canadian history has remained untold—until now. Investigative journalist Paul Palango’s 22 Murders examined the April 2020 shooting spree committed by Gabriel Wortman...

One of America's most historic and enduring cities, New Haven has wrangled with a perpetual identity struggle, torn between worlds that occasionally converged in chaos and violence. In the 1930s, Connecticut became a region where Mafia families like the Genoveses, Gambinos, Colombos, and Patriarcas shared turf—working together with enough profits to go around or descending into open war to rival that experienced in any major city. Central to this conflict were three men who were, at different times, cautious allies or sworn nemeses.

In this gripping historical account, expert crime historian Joan Renner explores the shadowy world of fame and crime during Hollywood's most glamorous era. As Los Angeles transformed into the epicenter of film, it also became a haven for notorious criminals and mobsters, weaving a complex tapestry of allure and danger that is sure to intrigue.

A Legacy of Betrayal is a blistering exposé of the UK’s most shocking police corruption scandals, charting a harrowing history of misconduct that stretches from the earliest days of the force to the headlines of today. From falsified evidence and secret cover-ups to institutional racism and criminal conspiracies, this book reveals just how deep the rot goes.

Si riproduce in questo audiolibro il testo del resoconto stenografico dell'intervento dello scrittore e deputato Leonardo Sciascia rese a Palazzo Montecitorio il 26 ottobre 1980. Ai sensi dell'articolo 5 della legge 633/1941 e successive modifiche.

Fortællingen løber fra hashhandlens spæde start i hjertet af 1970'ernes sociale eksperiment, Christiania, til forråelsen med rockernes indtog i 1980'ernes over de kriminelle gruppers professionalisering i 1990'erne og frem til i dag, hvor en epoke ser ud til at være slut. For første gang fortælles historien gennem de mennesker, der befolker, arbejder og opererer i og omkring gaden.

From daring bank robberies to cold-blooded betrayals, Gangs of St. Louis chronicles a fierce yet juicy slice of the Gateway City's history that rivaled anything seen in New York or Chicago.

Join us on our journey as we shine a magnifying glass on the stories of the world's most recognizable heists. We'll delve deep into a million-dollar question: why do we love watching people get away with jewel thieving and train wrecking so much?

Turf Wars with Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui takes you deep into the gritty world of gang wars, mafias, and underworld dons. Each episode unveils real stories of power struggles, betrayal, and crime that shaped the dark alleys of history. Experience a thrilling narrative with gripping details, hosted by the master storyteller, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui.

In 2006, J Deeh was hired as a video editor for Pornobec, a mysterious adult film company based in Montreal, Quebec. By 2008, J Deeh and his partner Miguel had become two of the leading porn directors in the nation, creating an endless stream of explicit films while struggling to maintain control over a lifestyle increasingly riddled with sexual temptation, sadistic bosses, wild parties, dangerous psychopaths, clashing egos, doomed relationships, and criminal organizations.

Uma reportagem de alta temperatura, que comprova a falência da segurança pública no Brasil. Os autores entrevistaram diversos integrantes do PCC e revelam as entranhas das organizações criminosas. Este livro é uma reportagem capaz de fixar a fisionomia do crime no Brasil. Os autores obtiveram relatos inéditos de integrantes das facções e contam essa história sob um ângulo inédito e revelador. Geridas de dentro dos presídios, as facções criminosas se profissionalizaram. Quem assumiu a dianteira desse processo foi o PCC, responsável por um grau inédito de organização nos presídios brasileiros.

Frank Matthews was the black Godfather. In an era when the Mafia controlled the heroin trade with a vise grip, Matthews was able to bypass them and get his own connection for heroin in Corsica. It's said that he generated millions of dollars of cash from drug sales in the early 70s and had apartments full of drug money. He also organized Black dealers nationwide and had them all getting drugs from him. He was the original Superfly and American gangster.

This book is going to look at a variety of cases of missing people. They will have unresolved endings in many of the cases. In some there are conspiracy theories and improbable suggestions for what might have happened. In others, there is every reason to believe in foul play and deeply sinister motives.

Temat sycylijskiej mafii od dawna wzbudza gorące emocje i stanowi inspirację dla wielu twórców zainteresowanych tą tajemniczą organizacją silnie związaną ze strukturami władzy i biznesu. Jednych z nas już samo słowo "mafia" napawa strachem, drugich fascynuje i pozwala puścić wodze fantazji na temat mafijnego honoru i postępowania według ściśle określonego kodeksu. Jak jednak wygląda to w rzeczywistości? Niniejszy audiobook przedstawia historię i proces rozwoju sycylijskiej mafii, jednocześnie odsłaniając przed słuchaczem prawdziwy obraz włoskiej Cosa Nostry.

„Die Termiten“ arbeiten im Untergrund von Düsseldorf. Die Landeshauptstadt von NRW ist der Mittelpunkt eines Mafia-Sumpfes mit globalen Beziehungen. Aber offiziell sind „Die Termiten“ die Spitzen der feinen Düsseldorfer Gesellschaft, einer wirtschaftskriminellen Vereinigung, dirigiert und straff geführt von ihrem Paten, dem „Anwalt“, der zur Einweihung seiner neuen Kanzleiräume zur Party geladen hat.