Gateway: Cocaine, Murder, & Dirty Money in Europe

Ep 2. The Belly, the Boss of Bosses | Noffel Fassih

Jun 12, 2023
Noffel Fassih, aka The Belly, a global hitman, faces challenges as his operations are jeopardized. Taghi, the empire builder, finds a new safe haven in Dubai. The podcast explores a notorious shisha lounge, a mistaken car burning, and an assassination plot. It also delves into Dublin's criminal connections and the hidden world of ultra-wealthy 'whales'.
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ANECDOTE

Severed Head Signals Mafia Violence

  • A severed human head was found outside the Farou Shisha Lounge in Amsterdam, linked to a brutal killing.
  • The location was a hotspot for the Moroccan mafia, illustrating violent criminal activity there.
INSIGHT

The Belly's Violent Reputation

  • Noffel Fossey, aka The Belly, is a notorious hitman known for extreme violence and cutting up victims.
  • He rose to a high position within Amsterdam's criminal underworld due to his street wisdom.
INSIGHT

Cocaine Payment Fuels Violence

  • Violence escalates when criminal groups get paid in cocaine rather than cash, intensifying territorial aggression.
  • European Moroccan Mafia replicates this model, raising stakes with billions in cocaine value.
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