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I think the problem is it's one of the few "enterprises" that you can get into with zero capital and it's actually doing well. $$$... Minimal brains + muscle.
IMO Stuff like this is endemic of a failing society, ineffective political and business leadership.

The cops are doing the best they can but these Jokers have the best connections and resources.

As mentioned above this is about serious money and TV does affect what people think and do.