7. Counterintelligence and Sabotage Prevention
Mafia enforcers maintained constant vigilance over docks and shipyards, rapidly identifying suspicious individuals and thwarting sabotage attempts. Their extralegal tactics—often more direct and immediate than those of government agents—played a critical role in sustaining wartime security. Where official oversight sometimes lagged, the Mafia’s methods filled the gaps, ensuring that vital supply lines remained safe from enemy interference.
