Organized Crime provides an easy-to-read introduction to organised crime, including a historical basis for understanding its origins, evolution, and current status. The text dispels widespread myths about organised crime, revealing why ethnically driven pop-culture stereotypes are inadequate. It also deals with the role of drug trafficking in organised crime and comparative models of terrorism. The 7th edition has significant new material and updates, such as sections on definitions of organised crime, Mexican cartels, Somali pirates, RICO, Eastern African groups, Albanian drug-smuggling networks, Triborder Area OC activity, counterfeit consumer goods, and updated case studies, statistics, and graphics.