Repeat of 1980s mob bloodshed feared after tall-profile split in Yamaguchi-gumi,Japan’s largest crime syndicateJapan’s biggest crime syndicate has cancelled its annual Halloween event for children, apparently out of concern that a recent tall-profile split in the gang could trigger violence and put public safety at risk.
The Yamaguchi-gumi, or which boasts a membership of 24000 and revenue of an estimated $6bn (approximately £4bn),posted a notice announcing the cancellation of its trick-or-treat event this Saturday, along with an apology to disappointed parents and children.
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Source: theguardian.com