Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Pious coke dealers? Hezbollah: ‘the Gambinos on steroids’

Last Updated: 11:28 PM, January 3, 2012
It’s hard to uphold a reputation as a devoutly religious terrorist group if you make millions selling cocaine. Just ask Hezbollah.
Last month, the US government filed suit against a number of American and Lebanese businesses that allegedly helped bankroll the Lebanese terrorist group. The civil indictment in Manhattan blew the lid off a vast criminal network that included money-laundering, cocaine deals and more — including 30 US car dealerships that helped the group launder cash.
As one investigator quipped, Hezbollah is the “Gambinos on steroids.” Continue reading

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