National Crime Syndicate

The National Crime Syndicate refers to a loose association of organized crime groups in the United States, primarily active from the 1930s to the 1950s. It emerged from various regional mobsters and gangs who sought to coordinate their activities, particularly in gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion. The Syndicate allowed these groups to pool resources, share intelligence, and expand their operations nationwide, leading to increased power and influence. Key figures included leaders from major cities like New York and Chicago. Its influence has diminished, but remnants of this organized crime legacy still exist today.