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Serbian Transnational Criminal Organizations The Serbians? Some say they are back on track, while others say they are long gone. Transnational organized crime is coordinated across national borders, involving groups or markets of individuals working in more than one country to plan and execute illegal business ventures. In order to achieve their goals, these criminal groups use systematic violence and corruption. Common transnational organized crime activities include conveying drugs, weapons, trafficking for sex, toxic waste disposal, materials theft, and poaching. Serbian TCOs are politically and financially motivated groups that are responsible for causing significant financial harm to the United States each year. Unlike traditional organized crime groups, they tend to operate around ethnic associations and friendship ties. They also appear to be more agile, organic, and project-based. Serbian TCOs are adept at adopting new technological methods to enhance their illicit activities, thus increasing their ability to expand their criminal market base through cyber-enabled fraud. These groups engage in a myriad of illegal ventures including passport fraud, access device fraud, identity theft, healthcare fraud, real estate fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, drug trafficking, human smuggling, prostitution, and extortion. Organized crime in the Balkans has its roots in the traditional clan structures. In these largely rural countries, people organized into clans with large familial ties for protection and mutual collaboration. Starting in the 15th century, clan relationships operated under the kanun, or code, which values loyalty and besa, or secrecy. Each clan established itself in specific territories and controlled all activities in that territory. The protection of activities and interests often lead to violence between the clans. The elements inherent in the structure of the clans provided the perfect backbone for what is considered modern-day Balkan organized crime. Many years of communist rule led to black market activities in the Balkans, but the impact of these activities was limited to the region. When communism collapsed in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it led to the expansion of Balkan organized crime activities. Criminal markets once closed to Balkan groups suddenly opened, and this led to the creation of an international network. Within the Balkans, organized crime groups infiltrated the new democratic institutions, further expanding their profit opportunities. Balkan criminal organizations have been active in the U.S. since the mid-1980s. At first, these organizations were involved in low-level crimes, including bank robberies, ATM burglaries, and home invasions. Later, ethnic Albanians and Serbians affiliated themselves with the established LCN families in New York, acting as low-level participants. As their communities and presence have become more established, they have expanded to lead and control their own organizations, spreading across multiple states. There is no single Balkan “Mafia” structured hierarchically like the traditional La Cosa Nostra (LCN). Rather, Balkan organized crime groups transcended their clan-like structure to the United States. They are not clearly defined or organized and are instead grouped around a central leader or leaders. Organized crime figures maintain ties back to the Balkan region and have established close-knit communities in many cities across the nation.

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I came out the store dog, know what I mean? I'm mobbing N shit man I just got a swisher N shit man... this foo standing right there know what I mean? And he looking all crazy like he banged out N shit... so I'm like wassup dog where you from foo? He was all scary looking N shit so I'm like dog where the fuck you from ese? He still ain't wanna say it, then he finally said "FLORENCIA"... Man I stepped back and stole on his ass homie...

The Red Berets It's like a Council. They all have input on big decisions. The sudden disappearance of Bojan Lazarević and Dejan Kosovac resulted in Branko "Brane" Lazarević—under the fear of indictment—to leave the operation in Miodrag Krcmarik's hands and flee to Belgrade. Thus, preventing the latter from leaving for Serbia as well. Miodrag Krcmarik, who was no stranger in Los Santos, was able to put the pieces that were crumpled on Branko Lazarević's departure together and form another group of his own. During the '90s, Branko Lazarević had served under the Special Operations Unit called Црвене беретке (The Red Berets). This paramilitary group contained many of the upcoming noticeable faces in the organization, including Novak Blagojević, bringing their military training and war experience with them. With the right set of minds, the newer generation had been able to ascend and flourish of the remains of the previous network. With the financial aid and influence of Branko Lazarević, Miodrag Krcmarik was able to grow the organization in prominence. Upon the passing of Novak Blagojević due to natural causes, Branko Lazarević was left with no choice but to return, reclaim the organization and take hold of the Serbian-American operation again. With the sudden unrest, a lot of notable figures were found dead, including a prominent underboss in what is believed to be a power move made by Branko upon obtaining information that a coup was in the making. Under Branko's reign, the organization continued to grow in power and their influence on the streets of Los Santos was inimitable. Then came the new players on the table; Sergej Ljubić, Slobodan Milovanović, and Srdjan "Srki" Ljubić. Time passed by and the trio eventually managed to be a part of Branko Lazarević and his Council, which included Miodrag Krcmarik as well. The Council makes the input on all big decisions surrounding the operation in Los Santos.

This thread follows the development of the Sentinel Protection Group.

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Barons Motorcycle Club is an outlaw organized motorcycle club primarily based within Flint County, San Andreas. The establishment of the club was primarily based on a late succession from the defunct White Knights Motorcycle Club, which involved core past members of said club alongside newer faces to reunite under a new banner yet following their same outlaw ideology. Over an extensive period after first settling on the Flint-Whetstone highway, Barons had rapidly expanded its presence within the Flint County and Whetstone regions whilst primarily associating with other organizations and motorcycle clubs alike within the Los Santos city limits. Alongside new members joining the ranks over the few years of it's establishment, Barons MC had gradually created a presence for themselves to be known. Continuing to uphold the old culture, Barons Motorcycle Club follows a strict code of loyalty, honor and respect. From forming public rallies and events to delving into the underworld, with reports of involvement within illegal trade as well as aggressive nature with prior altercations involving different groups. Barons MC is a predominantly white small time outlaw motorcycle club, slowly increasing its member base within the state of San Andreas and maintain to uphold the known old school culture within outlaw motorcycle gangs. Identifiable by their denim vests with various patches associated to the club, alongside further affiliations varying from clothing, signs, banners etc., as well as their strict usage of all-American motorcycles. OOC: Barons Motorcycle Club aims to portray a realistic old school motorcycle club whilst still maintaining to be predominantly fictional. For those seeking to join, it is recommended to do some research about outlaw motorcycle clubs in order to understand the experience we intend to portray. Barons MC is a predominantly all white club. It is possible for American Latino and Asians to join but may deem difficult. Upon joining the faction, faction leadership reserve the right to CK you from the faction at any time. Don't rely on faction members to consistently feed you with roleplay. We may not be around the same locations 24/7 therefore it is highly recommended you create your own roleplay and interact with fellow outsiders and members where necessary. Development is key. Questions regarding the faction can go to cheeky or drumj

This thread showcases Efrain Osorio's development.

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