In the annals of law enforcement, the FBI's showdown with the Mafia at Apalachin, New York, stands as a pivotal moment. On November 14, 1957, hundreds of the nation's top mobsters gathered at a secluded estate for a high-level summit. Unbeknownst to them, the FBI had meticulously surveilled their movements for months. As the raid unfolded, chaos ensued. The mobsters attempted to flee, but FBI agents apprehended over sixty, including notorious figures like Vito Genovese and Joe Bonanno. The raid exposed the Mafia's vast network and its audacious disregard for the law. It also marked a turning point in the FBI's efforts to combat organized crime, proving that even the most powerful criminal organizations could be brought to justice.
