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Watch VICE's documentary on the Mafia's domination of Naples's waste industry:
In the past, you had to be of a minimum age to rise through the ranks and you needed the courage to carry out 'o piezzo—murder. Once you had worked your way up, the Camorra would find you a job for life and offer their loyalty in return. Back then, the Mafia had employees, while today those working for the Camorra feel more like freelancers. As the recruitment process gets quicker, gangs and clans become increasingly fragmented and end up fighting over every single street. This has led to a new culture of smaller gangs and opportunistic criminals threatening the establishment.
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