Why Is The Albanian Mafia So Powerful Today?

They came as desperate refugees in 1991. Today, they control over 70% of cocaine entering Europe and generate $20 billion annually. This is how the Albanian Mafia became the most powerful criminal network in European history. From the collapse of communist Albania to dominating ports across Europe, this is the untold story of how a decentralized network of family clans outsmarted the Italian Mafia, partnered directly with Colombian cartels, and built an empire that law enforcement still struggles to understand. In 2021, European authorities arrested over 800 people in one of the largest operations ever. Within months, the network had rebuilt itself. How is this possible? The answer lies in their unique structure: no bosses, no hierarchy, just family clans bound by a 500-year-old honor code. This documentary reveals how Albanian organized crime groups transformed from street-level dealers to the top tier of international trafficking, controlling major ports in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and London while remaining virtually invisible to the public. 📺 SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive documentaries on organized crime, criminal history, and the untold stories behind the world's most powerful networks. 💬 Did you know Albanian gangs controlled this much of the European drug trade? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes, documenting the history and structure of organized crime networks. It does not glorify criminal activity. #AlbanianMafia #TrueCrime #OrganizedCrime #Documentary #CrimeDocumentary #Europe -~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~--~-~~-~~~-~~-~- ⚠️ Content Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. We do NOT glorify, promote, or encourage any form of criminal activity. All visuals, audio, and materials used in this video are either: ✔ Created using AI tools, or