Zummo played a major role in the ceremony and named others at a higher level in the organization on the recording.
(meta data) TITLE: Feds: LI suspects' case includes recording of mob induction | Newsday (meta data) AUTHOR: John Riley (meta data) PUBLISHED DATETIME: 2017-11-09T18:34:39-05:00 Today's paper Get breaking news alerts from Newsday Turn on notifications? Not now Desktop notifications are on Not Enabled You might be using private browsing or have notifications blocked. Please enable notifications or using normal browsing mode. Log in Long Island Feed Me TODAY'S PAPER 77° Good Morning Long Island Data and maps LI Life High school Horse Racing Motor Racing Reality TV Nassau Coliseum Feed Me Things to Do Food and Drink Top 100 Restaurants Fashion and Shopping Home and Garden LI Getaways Nation and World State and Region Matt Davies Letters to the editor Submit your letter Real Estate Mutual funds Real Estate Special Sections 77° Good Morning NewsNew York # Feds: LI suspects' case includes recording of mob induction The audio and video recording is an "extraordinary achievement for law enforcement," Acting Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Bridget Rohde said. By John Riley john.riley@newsday.com Updated November 9, 2017 6:34 PM Brooklyn federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed drug and money laundering charges against two alleged Long Island mobsters in a case that includes what's believed to be the first-ever secret audio and video recording of an induction ceremony for one of New York's five families. "The reason why we're here is from this day forward, you're gonna be an official member of the Bonanno family," says accused acting captain Damiano Zummo, 44, of Roslyn Heights, according to a transcript. "It's already . . . from this guy, this guy, this guy, everybody approved it, so from this day forward, you're a member of the Bonanno family. Congratulations." The recording, the government said, was made in Canada by an informant, identified as "CW-1," who was being inducted. It doesn't include a "blood oath" of Mafia movie lore, but Zummo describes the inductee as a "friend of ours," names higher-ups he'll be under, and warns at the end that loyalty is expected recommended reading ### Major crime in New York City, 2009-2016 "You're gonna be in our regime," Zummo says. "You only answer to the Bonanno family." Zummo and alleged Bonanno associate Salvatore Russo, 45, of Bellmore, are charged with selling over a kilogram of cocaine for $38,000 inside a Manhattan gelato store, and Zummo is also accused of laundering $250,000. The transcript of the induction ceremony was included in a memo seeking to detain Zummo without bail. Acting Brooklyn U.S. Attorney Bridget Rohde said the recording — which an official said was thought to be the first of its kind — reflects law enforcement's deep penetration of mob operations. "Today's arrests send a powerful message," she said in a statement. "The recording of a secret induction ceremony is an extraordinary achievement for law enforcement and deals a significant blow to La Cosa Nostra." Sign up to get the latest updates Get Newsday's Breaking News alerts in your inbox. Sign up By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. In addition to Zummo and Russo, prosecutors also released indictments of two alleged Gambino mobsters on loan-sharking and firearms charges, and announced the roundup of nine other alleged organized crime members in Canada. The coordinated operation was the result of a two-year investigation. Zummo was detained and Russo was released on a $500,000 bail package at their arraignments Thursday. Both pleaded not guilty. They each face mandatory 10-year minimum sentences if convicted. Their attorneys could not be reached for comment. By John Riley john.riley@newsday.com John Riley covers courts in New York City for Newsday. ### Comments We're revamping our Comments section. Learn more and share your input. ### Most Popular Female state trooper charged in naked photos case Two child sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts Topgolf wants an LI location, but some neighbors say no License plate contest comes with mandated fee Pantaleo lawyer: Talks to save pension fell through ### Top stories Two child sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts Topgolf wants an LI location, but some neighbors say no Pantaleo lawyer: Talks to save pension fell through New park lets dogs run free and test their agility Special needs kids learn to surf in Long Beach Filler: Why not single-payer food, shelter? ### More news Court tosses LI man's 2002 murder conviction Gillen's challenger wants 2 Dems to step down Heat advisory issued for Nassau, storms possible Ryan's World Combo Panda to appear on LI Two child sex-abuse lawsuits filed against Boy Scouts Topgolf wants an LI location, but some neighbors say no
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In November 2015, Damiano Zummo, a reputed acting captain in the Bonanno crime family was involved in the induction ceremony of an undercover police agent, which was secretly recorded, in Canada.