Organized crime in United Kingdom

49based here
84foreign footprints

Based in United Kingdom 49

Foreign groups with a footprint in United Kingdom 84

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based in United States
The Hells Angels formed two London charters in 1969, which later merged into one London charter.
Sources: Hells Angels
2
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The Aracri and Fazzari clans are active in London in money laundering, catering, and drug trafficking.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
3
based in United States
A Bandidos member killed a motorcyclist in a road rage incident in Plymouth.
4
based in United States
The Outlaws expanded into the UK in 2000, with approximately 150 members and fourteen chapters in England and Wales.
5
CamorraPresence
based in Italy
Antonio La Torre was the local 'Boss' in Aberdeen, Scotland, with legitimate businesses there.
Sources: Camorra, Camorra
6
Islamic StateOperations
based in Iraq
IS staged the 22 May 2017 bombing in Manchester and the 3 June 2017 attacks in London.
Sources: Islamic State
7
based in Colombia
The cartel had criminal connections in the UK.
8
Serbian mafiaOperations
based in Serbia
The Pink Panthers have operated in London.
Sources: Serbian mafia
9
'Ndrina MancusoOperations
based in Italy
Cocaine from the clan's operations is distributed in the United Kingdom.
10
HezbollahPresence
based in Lebanon
A multinational investigation uncovered a Hezbollah logistics network operating in Europe, with arrests in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Hezbollah
11
based in Italy
The Piromalli have businesses operating in the United Kingdom.
12
based in Canada
The club has spread to England, among other countries.
13
based in Pakistan
Lashkar-e-Taiba collects donations from the Pakistani immigrant community in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Lashkar-e-Taiba
14
based in Albania
Albanian gangs are present in every big city in the UK, controlling a large share of the cocaine market and involved in sex trafficking and migrant smuggling.
Sources: Albanian mafia, Mafia albanesa
15
based in Italy
The organization is believed to invest dirty money in hotels and the tourism sector in the UK.
16
based in Canada
The Loners MC has territory in England.
Sources: Loners Motorcycle Club
17
based in Egypt
The Muslim Brotherhood uses London as an administration base and has established affiliated organisations in the UK.
Sources: Muslim Brotherhood
18
based in Russia
The Russian mafia established strongholds in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Russian mafia
19
HamasPresence
based in Palestine
Hamas published a children's magazine in London.
Sources: Hamas
20
based in Yemen
AQAP sent a printer cartridge bomb that was defused at East Midlands Airport.
21
based in United States
The Atomwaffen Division had a UK-based branch called the Sonnenkrieg Division.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
22
Al-ShabaabPresence
based in Somalia
Al-Shabaab recruited and received funding from residents in the United Kingdom.
23
based in Canada
Cocaine shipments were sent to the United Kingdom.
Sources: West End Gang, West End Gang
24
TriadsPresence
based in China
The Triad has territory in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
25
based in Ireland
The IRA carried out a bombing campaign in England against military, political and economic targets.
26
14KPresence
based in Hong Kong
The 14K resurfaced in the UK.
Sources: 14K (triad)
27
based in United States
The Gangster Disciples have territory in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Gangster Disciples
28
based in United States
The gang is active in England.
Sources: 18th Street gang
29
based in Canada
Nero planned to smuggle cocaine into the United Kingdom via British Airways.
Sources: Wolfpack Alliance
30
Contini clanPresence
based in Italy
The Contini clan is active in Edinburgh, Scotland, and has a money launderer in England.
Sources: Contini clan
31
based in China
The gang expanded out of Hong Kong in the 1980s, settling operations in Great Britain.
Sources: Big Circle Gang
32
Ku Klux KlanPresence
based in United States
Klan recruitment activity and klaverns have been reported in the United Kingdom, including in the Midlands, London, and Scotland.
Sources: Ku Klux Klan
33
based in Sudan
The RSF recruited mercenaries via American-sanctioned firms in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Rapid Support Forces
34
based in Ireland
The Kinahan Organised Crime Group is established in the UK.
35
based in Italy
The organization has branches in the United Kingdom.
Sources: 'Ndrina Mazzaferro
36
'Ndrina UrsinoOperations
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ursino is suspected of running a drug trafficking operation in England.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ursino
37
based in Turkey
Turkish mafia commits criminal activities in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Turkish mafia
38
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 has established chapters in England.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
39
Greek mafiaPresence
based in Greece
The Greek mafia has territory in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Greek mafia
40
based in Russia
The Solntsevskaya Bratva is present in the United Kingdom.
41
Sun Yee OnPresence
based in Hong Kong
The Sun Yee On is believed to be active in the UK.
Sources: Sun Yee On
42
based in Italy
The clan's former cashier had assets confiscated including two luxury apartments in London, indicating the clan's assets are held there.
Sources: Capriati clan, Clan Capriati
43
Wo Shing WoPresence
based in Hong Kong
WSW operates in London, Manchester, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and raises crime rate in Chinatown, London.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
44
'Ndrina GallaceOperations
based in Italy
The Gallace clan sells drugs in the United Kingdom.
Sources: 'Ndrina Gallace
45
based in Spain
The Galician mafia has territory in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Galician Mafia
46
based in Australia
The Finks Motorcycle Club has a presence in England.
Sources: Finks Motorcycle Club
47
based in Nigeria
The Neo Black Movement of Africa has members in the UK that have been investigated by law enforcement.
48
based in Italy
The organization has assets or businesses in the United Kingdom.
Sources: 'Ndrina La Maggiore
49
X-TeamPresence
based in Denmark
X-Team has territory in England.
Sources: X-Team
50
based in United States
The gang has been involved in violent altercations in London.
Sources: Dominicans Don't Play
51
based in Ireland
The Real IRA is active in Northern Ireland and England, which are part of the United Kingdom.
52
Shower PossePresence
based in Jamaica
The Shower Posse has territory in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Shower Posse
53
Ah KongTransit
based in Singapore
Ah Kong flew couriers to London airport to avoid customs checks in Amsterdam.
Sources: Ah Kong
54
based in Romania
Romanian mafia groups in the United Kingdom are involved in human trafficking, financial fraud, and drug trafficking.
Sources: Romanian mafia
55
TrinitariosPresence
based in United States
The Trinitarios have territory in London, United Kingdom.
Sources: Trinitarios
56
based in Pakistan
The MQM–London faction was controlled by Altaf Hussain from London, and the party had a Rabita Committee with 10 members from London.
57
based in Ireland
The New IRA operates in Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.
Sources: New Irish Republican Army
58
based in Germany
The Brotherhood club in Birmingham became the Black Pistons' first branch in the United Kingdom.
59
The BasePresence
based in United States
The Base has a presence in the United Kingdom as listed in its country list.
Sources: The Base (neo-Nazi group)
60
Bamboo UnionPresence
based in Taiwan
The Bamboo Union has territory in Britain.
Sources: Bamboo Union
61
based in Turkey
The Baybaşin brothers controlled 90% of the British drugs market and had a base in North London.
Sources: Baybaşin family
62
based in Ireland
The gang has operated in the United Kingdom, indicating a presence there.
63
Lazarus GroupOperations
based in North Korea
The WannaCry attack affected the NHS in Britain.
Sources: Lazarus Group
64
Shui FongPresence
based in Hong Kong
Shui Fong is active in London, Southampton, Glasgow and Belfast, established itself after the Sino-British Joint Declaration, and engages in crimes there.
Sources: Shui Fong
65
'Ndrina FiarèOperations
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Fiarè redistributed cocaine in the United Kingdom for local sale.
Sources: 'Ndrina Fiarè
66
based in Italy
The Araniti 'ndrina has businesses operating in the United Kingdom.
Sources: 'Ndrina Araniti
67
based in Pakistan
Pakistani gangs are active in the United Kingdom, with organized crime groups based there.
68
Pink PanthersOperations
based in Serbia
The Pink Panthers stole a diamond from a jewellers in London in 2003 and targeted Graff in London in 2005.
Sources: Pink Panthers
69
based in Italy
Emilio Di Giovine trafficked hashish from Morocco to England.
Sources: 'Ndrina Di Giovine
70
'Ndrina PitittoOperations
based in Italy
The organization distributed cocaine in the United Kingdom.
Sources: 'Ndrina Pititto
71
Evil CorpOperations
based in Russia
Evil Corp's Dridex malware caused £20 million in theft in the United Kingdom in 2015.
Sources: Dridex
72
based in Mexico
ITS claimed responsibility for placing an explosive device near Edinburgh Castle, which was later deactivated by Scottish police.
73
LockBitOperations
LockBit claimed responsibility for an attack on Pendragon PLC, a group of automotive retailers in the UK.
Sources: LockBit
74
based in United States
The club has chapters in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland).
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based in Albania
Arrests of network members occurred in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Kompania Bello
76
based in United States
The group is believed to have members living in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Scattered Spider
77
VolksfrontPresence
based in United States
Volksfront had members dispersed in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Volksfront
78
based in Canada
The organization has areas of influence in the United Kingdom.
79
based in Jamaica
Jamaican organized crime gangs, known as yardies, operate in the UK, controlling the crack cocaine trade in London and spreading throughout England, Wales, and Scotland.
Sources: Jamaican posse
80
VVTPresence
based in Canada
VVT has territory in London, United Kingdom.
Sources: VVT (gang)
81
based in India
Indian organized crime is prevalent in the United Kingdom.
Sources: Organised crime in India
82
Ortiz gangPresence
based in France
The gang used London as a base and hub for fencing stolen goods.
Sources: Ortiz gang
83
based in Malta
The Messina brothers established themselves in Soho, London, bought properties, and ran a prostitution operation.
Sources: Messina Brothers
84
based in Ireland
The gang broke into museums and auction houses in the UK, stealing items.
Sources: Rathkeale Rovers