11. Cops Were Often On the Payroll
Corruption was rampant in the era of the real Goodfellas. Many law enforcement officers accepted bribes for protection or leaked information about impending raids and investigations. It wasn’t unusual to spot detectives casually mingling with mobsters in infamous underworld bars, blurring the line between criminals and cops. This cozy relationship made it even harder for authorities to bring down powerful crime families. [Source]
