Organized crime in Germany

13based here
90foreign footprints

Based in Germany 13

Foreign groups with a footprint in Germany 90

1
based in United States
The Hells Angels have 69 chapters and 1,400 members in Germany, with a charter founded in Hamburg.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel sources methamphetamine precursors from Germany.
3
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has branches and members in Germany, and law enforcement operations there arrested suspects linked to the organization.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
4
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in Germany.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
5
based in United States
The Bandidos expanded into Germany in June 2000 by patching over 17 chapters.
6
based in Italy
The Renzvillo mafia family sent members to Karlsruhe and Cologne in Germany.
Sources: Sicilian Mafia, Cosa nostra
7
CamorraPresence
based in Italy
The Camorra has documented presence in Germany.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
8
Islamic StateOperations
based in Iraq
IS staged the 2016 Berlin truck attack.
Sources: Islamic State
9
based in United States
The organization has territory in Germany.
10
based in Turkey
The PKK established the Association of Artists (Hunerkom) in Germany and has a presence in mosques there.
Sources: Kurdistan Workers' Party
11
based in Serbia
The Serbian mafia was the main operator of cigarette smuggling in Germany in 2004 and had a strong presence.
Sources: Serbian mafia
12
based in United States
A German chapter of the Mongols MC was founded in Bremen by members of a local crime syndicate.
13
based in Italy
Arrests related to the Mancuso clan occurred in Germany, indicating presence.
14
based in Canada
The club has spread to Germany, among other countries.
15
based in Italy
The Barbaro clan was involved in a drug trafficking operation that passed through Germany.
16
Albanian mafiaOperations
based in Albania
The Albanian mafia is involved in smuggling heroin and cocaine into Germany.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
17
based in Italy
Several SCU clans have a presence in Germany, and the organization traffics cocaine from Germany to Italy.
18
based in Canada
The Loners Motorcycle Club has chapters in Germany (Berlin and Germany Nomads).
Sources: Loners Motorcycle Club
19
based in Egypt
Said Ramadan built a major center for the Brotherhood centered on a mosque in Munich.
Sources: Muslim Brotherhood
20
based in Russia
The Russian mafia established strongholds in Germany.
Sources: Russian mafia
21
HamasSupply
based in Palestine
Hamas receives funding from donor bodies in Germany.
Sources: Hamas
22
based in United States
Atomwaffen had a German branch (Atomwaffen Deutschland) with members who were local politicians.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
23
TriadsPresence
based in China
The Triad has territory in Germany.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
24
based in Ireland
The IRA attacked a British Army base in Germany with a mortar.
25
based in United States
The Gangster Disciples have territory in Germany.
Sources: Gangster Disciples
26
based in United States
The gang is active in Germany.
Sources: 18th Street gang
27
based in Italy
The Mammoliti have bases in Germany, specifically in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria.
28
'Ndrina PelleOperations
based in Italy
The organization carried out a massacre in Duisburg, killing six people.
Sources: Pelle 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Pelle
29
Ku Klux KlanPresence
based in United States
Several Klan-related groups have existed in Germany, including Ritter des Feurigen Kreuzes and European White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.
Sources: Ku Klux Klan
30
based in Italy
The Nirta-Strangio organized and executed the Duisburg massacre in Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Strangio
31
based in Syria
The PFLP hijacked flights from Frankfurt to New York and later Lufthansa flights.
32
based in Italy
The 'ndrina is present in Germany.
33
based in Italy
The organization has branches in Germany since the 1980s in Stuttgart and Mannheim.
Sources: 'Ndrina Mazzaferro
34
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ursino is involved in a drug trafficking route through Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ursino
35
based in Turkey
Turkish mafia commits criminal activities in Germany, a European country with a sizeable Turkish community.
Sources: Turkish mafia
36
based in United States
The Diablos founded a chapter in Germany.
37
'Ndrina ArenaOperations
based in Italy
The Arena 'ndrina trafficked drugs and weapons in Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Arena
38
based in Italy
The Molè clan had contacts with Germany as part of their drug trafficking network.
Sources: 'Ndrina Molè
39
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Germany.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
40
based in Italy
The Serraino are present in Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Serraino
41
based in Italy
The clan is involved in drug trafficking in Germany.
Sources: Clan dei Casamonica
42
Florencia 13Presence
based in United States
Florencia 13 has territory in Germany.
Sources: Florencia 13
43
based in Italy
The Giorgi clan is present in several German states (Renania, Baden-Württemberg, Turingia) together with the Romeo clan.
Sources: 'Ndrina Giorgi
44
based in Italy
The organization traffics drugs through Germany, as Vincenzo Crisafi was tasked with managing the traffic between Germany and the Netherlands.
Sources: 'Ndrina Romeo
45
based in Lebanon
Lebanese organised crime came to Germany following the Lebanese Civil War, with clans settling in Berlin, Bremen and Essen.
Sources: Lebanese mafia
46
based in Italy
Bruno Palamara was accused of international drug trafficking between Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Sources: 'Ndrina Palamara
47
Grey WolvesPresence
based in Turkey
The Grey Wolves have affiliated branches in Germany and are the largest right-wing extremist organization there.
48
based in United States
The Sons of Silence have chapters in Germany, founded in Munich and other cities.
Sources: Sons of Silence
49
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in Germany.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
50
based in Armenia
Armenian organized crime groups exist in Germany and are involved in drug trafficking, counterfeiting, gambling, and illegal migration.
Sources: Armenian mafia
51
based in Italy
The Gallace clan uses Germany as a node for drug trafficking, with meetings and money exchanges in Hofheim am Taunus (Frankfurt).
Sources: 'Ndrina Gallace
52
based in United States
The Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club has territory in Germany.
53
based in United States
The Warlocks have chapters in Germany.
54
based in Italy
The Marando clan planned to start new commerce with German groups of Turkish origin, indicating a supply link.
Sources: 'Ndrina Marando
55
based in Nigeria
The Nigerian mafia is responsible for smuggling and pimping African women working as prostitutes in Germany.
56
based in Netherlands
The organization has territory in Germany.
57
based in Italy
The organization transports cocaine from the Netherlands to Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina La Maggiore
58
X-TeamPresence
based in Denmark
There are twenty-one X-Team chapters in Germany.
Sources: X-Team
59
based in United States
The gang has been involved in violent altercations in Germany.
Sources: Dominicans Don't Play
60
based in Montenegro
Both clans have offshoots and associates in Germany.
Sources: Montenegrin mafia
61
HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The Hammerskins have a chapter in Germany.
Sources: Hammerskins
62
'Ndrina RugaPresence
based in Italy
Elements of the 'Ndrina Ruga were found in the German region of Baden-Württemberg, specifically in Tübingen.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ruga
63
Ah KongTransit
based in Singapore
Ah Kong members travelled from safer airports to Frankfurt by train or taxi.
Sources: Ah Kong
64
The Blue Angels have chapters in Germany.
65
Combat 18Presence
Combat 18 has spread to Germany, and the German government banned its German offshoot, indicating a presence there.
Sources: Combat 18
66
Kurdish mafiaOperations
Kurdish mafia gangs in Germany extort German businessmen for protection money.
Sources: Kurdish mafia
67
SatudarahPresence
based in Netherlands
Satudarah had clubhouses in Germany that were raided after a ban.
Sources: Satudarah
68
based in Australia
The Coffin Cheaters have a presence in Germany.
Sources: Coffin Cheaters
69
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Farao has had branches in Germany since the 1980s, specifically in Baden-Württemberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony, and has a local base in Stuttgart.
Sources: 'Ndrina Farao
70
The BasePresence
based in United States
The Base has a presence in Germany as listed in its country list.
Sources: The Base (neo-Nazi group)
71
based in Turkey
The Baybaşin family has territory in Germany.
Sources: Baybaşin family
72
based in Italy
A camera di controllo (Crimine) was established in Germany after 2007, with locali and a council of nine members.
73
based in Italy
The 'ndrina extends its influence to Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Maesano
74
based in Russia
The Azerbaijani mafia has a founding location in Munich.
Sources: Azerbaijani mafia
75
based in Mexico
The Colima Cartel established amphetamine contacts in Germany.
Sources: Colima Cartel
76
GiglioPresence
based in Italy
The Giglio clan had members arrested in Germany and imposed their wine and pizza products there.
Sources: 'Ndrina Giglio
77
based in Ireland
The gang imported bullet-proof BMWs from Germany.
Sources: McCarthy-Dundon
78
based in Italy
The Caligiuri clan killed two Santoro cousins in Dortmund, Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Caligiuri
79
based in Italy
The drug trafficking route included Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Cua
80
Night WolvesPresence
based in Russia
The Night Wolves have chapters in Germany.
Sources: Night Wolves
81
based in Italy
The organization has members in Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Petullà
82
based in United States
The club has chapters in Germany.
83
'Ndrina AcriPresence
based in Italy
The 'ndrina has offshoots in Germany.
Sources: 'Ndrina Acri
84
based in Italy
The Carelli 'ndrina has branches and is present in several German cities including Bochum, Münster, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Munich.
Sources: 'Ndrina Carelli
85
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Critelli is present in Germany, specifically in Hagen and Stuttgart.
Sources: 'Ndrina Critelli
86
VolksfrontPresence
based in United States
Volksfront had members dispersed in Germany.
Sources: Volksfront
87
The United Tribuns motorcycle club was founded in Germany and has local chapters there.
88
The Frankfurt mafia has territory in Germany.
Sources: Frankfurt mafia
89
based in United States
The Free Souls Motorcycle Club has a chapter in Germany.
90
Scarface gangOperations
based in Netherlands
The Scarface gang carried out armed robberies in Germany.
Sources: Scarface gang