I just don't see them being a fully functioning LCN family with a hierarchy and all of these active made guys on the streets and somehow not be a priority for Buffalo PD or the FBI.
"Fully functioning LCN family" is a definition thing. Bufallo PD have alot to do with gangs and the FBI Bufallo is specializing in terrorism. FBI Bufallo weakens his main divison if the start to talk about OC.
So my case is the law enforcment argument is weaker as we think in the first moment.[/quote]
Absolutely a definition thing. Thats why I think that when todays law enforcement mentions anything to do with LCN they down play it. Either cause they don't know or they don't want to give the slightest hint that quite a few families in the country have laid low and have been able to rebuild over the last few years.
Ligambi went old school under the radar and no reason Buffalo and Detroit didn't do the same. There's money to be made, the mob knows how to make it. Just my opinion.
Great point. IMO I believe that the Canada has injected Buffalo with a lot of the old school ways again. Esp if there are made members living in Canada. With the influence of the Ndrangheta and the other groups up there who've traditionally answered and followed the Italian ways, maybe these groups don't impact them directly when it comes to business, rackets, etc. But I think like any business, you look at your competition and your finding what works for them and their success. They could be doing the same as Philly, staying low key, benefiting from limited media coverage/exposure, and rebuilding slowly. I think that Buffalo is a combination of the central hub for the family mixed with the Canadian element that is helping them gain ground again.
