Istanbul's Underworld: The Mafia, Football Gangs, and The Heroin Trade | Criminal Underworld

Investigative journalist Donald McIntyre goes to Istanbul, a city where two continents meet, to expose the unseen forces that control the criminal underworld. The city's famous football rivalries hide a more sinister reality: extreme fan groups serve as violent proving grounds for the local mafia. These gangs, deeply rooted in the city's neighborhoods, are the front line of an organized crime network that traffics heroin. The documentary follows McIntyre as he uncovers the deadly connection between these street-level operations and the powerful Turkish mafia family known as the Babassins. We hear from a former trafficker who reveals the brutal efficiency of the drug trade and his personal connection to the rise of this feared crime empire. From the poppy fields of Afghanistan to the streets of Europe, this film shows how the vast profits of heroin trafficking are bankrolling terrorist campaigns. The story's human cost is brought home through the harrowing account of a woman whose husband was killed in a terrorist attack on Istanbul, an event directly linked to the drug money coursing through the city. Uncover the intricate web of criminal enterprises, from notorious mob families to high-stakes heists, as we delve into the compelling stories behind the criminal masterminds and law enforcement efforts to bring them to justice. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]