USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Organized crime emerged because of Prohibition, as it gave gangsters another racketeering operation. Mobsters made millions of dollars every year from bootlegging and running thousands of speakeasies. Police officers and federal agents turned a blind eye to those who were more than happy to pay them off.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Prohibition Era began in 1920 when the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors, went into effect with the passage of the Volstead Act. Despite the new legislation, Prohibition was difficult to enforce.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gangsters took advantage of the demand for illegal alcohol and began bootlegging, or trafficking the illegal substance. Gangsters earned exorbitant amounts of money selling this illegal liquor to speakeasies, which were illegal bars that sold liquor despite the ban.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dealing with the bootlegging and speakeasies was challenging enough, but the “Roaring Twenties” also saw bank robbery, kidnapping, auto theft, gambling, and drug trafficking become increasingly common crimes. More often than not, local police forces were hobbled by the lack of modern tools and training.