After repealing the Eighteenth Amendment in 1933, organized crime syndicates expanded their criminal enterprises into _______.

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After the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, which prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol, organized crime syndicates transitioned into the illegal drug trade, including narcotics like heroin and cocaine. They also continued their involvement in traditional criminal activities like extortion, gambling, and prostitution. There is no evidence to suggest that they expanded into espionage or intellectual property theft.

After Repealing the Eighteenth Amendment in 1933, Organized Crime Syndicates