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Ta 1945 information came te the attention of the Los Angeles Pield Division that there was a national syndicate made up of major hoodluas Which ram and comtrolled gambling amd black market activities throughout the United states. In this connection, "BUGS" SIEGEL was stated to be the manber er eomnection of the syndicate who handled the Los angeles Area. fbn At thet tine SIEGEL was allegedly engaged in buying up restaurants and . Seating in black market meat end liguor. At the same tine, @ matter of reserd indie that : 8 Bes Tork Giw wi able to sceure Slet wackiniss did that the slot mashine reoket im Oreage Goumty, Galifornia ms aeder the eoutrol ef SIEGEL. OGrenge County efijeins Les Angeles County te the south. Tavestigation by the Sen Diego Field Division indicated that the slet machines in San Diego were thought to be owned by FRANK COSTELLO and operated through BUGS SIEGEL. Ne definite tie up between local officials and SIEGEL was developed, -22-