The connotations surrounding organized crime groups are typically shaped by the entertainment industry¡s portrayal on movies or in book publishing¡s. The Jamaican Posse does not fall into that typical description of an organized crime group. Their activities seem to be similar to those of an everyday street gang. However, what separates this group is their international connections, political roots, and the ability to take over territories already controlled by local street gangs. Moreover, the Jamaican Posse¡s activities and profits made by illegal drug tracking and smuggling of illegal firearms surpass those of local hooligans. This group is also known for their horrific killing sprees and violence that goes beyond the violent acts carried out by street gangs. However, does being more dangerous and wide spread put this group in the category with other organized crime groups like the La Cosa Nostra or the Columbia Mob or can they just be labeled as an extreme type of street gang?
             During the 1950s England was enjoying a post-war economic boom. The British government encouraged immigration to the country to fill existing job vacancies. With invitation came an exodus of Afro-Caribbean¡s who had hopes of a better life. However, these immigrants were unskilled and could only find low paying jobs. As a result they found themselves living in cheap, run down, inner city housing (Manfianj). As the economy took a turn for the worse, a great deal of these immigrants found themselves unemployed. With an increase in unemployment rates within in these communities also came an increase in violence and illegal activity for financial gain. Although the existence of gang activity was presence, the Jamaican Posse did not make their mark until the 1980 election for prime minister. The two major political parties that were competing for governmental control were the People¡s National Party (PNP), headed by Michael Manley, and the J...