In the 1980s, the Mafia reigned supreme over the streets of New York, controlling everything from unions to illegal businesses. But the FBI, through groundbreaking operations and relentless determination, brought down one of the most powerful criminal organizations in history. From wiretaps and informants to undercover agents like Donnie Brasco, the FBI used every tool at its disposal to infiltrate and dismantle the Mafia’s empire.
In this documentary, we explore how the Bureau’s innovation, perseverance, and strategic efforts reshaped the landscape of organized crime and forever changed the way law enforcement tackles criminal organizations. Join us as we uncover the epic struggle that brought the Mafia to its knees.
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00:00 Introduction
00:45 The Rise of the Mafia
1:44 FBI’s Early Challenges
2:24 Game-Changing RICO Act
3:02 Wiretaps and Surveillance
3:40 Turning Insiders
4:30 Mafia Commission Trial
5:06 Operation Donnie Brasco
5:37 Downfall
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