Charles Sabini

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Charles "Darby" Sabini was a Sicilian mafiosi who was one of the earliest organized crime figures in Great Britain whose Clerkenwell-based organization, although rivaled by the Birmingham Boys, dominated the local underworld for nearly 20 years during the inter-war period. Sabini's organization, which had an estimated 300 members including imported Sicilian gunmen in addition to local criminals, was involved in criminal activates including extortion, theft and illegal gambling (specifically horse racing) as well as operating several nightclubs. At its peak, Sabini had extensive police and political connections including judges, politicians and police officials. Sabini's power declined following World War II and was eventually overtaken by the Messina Brothers.

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  • Devito, Carlo. Encyclopedia of International Organized Crime. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2005. ISBN 0-8160-4848-7
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