I agree. I couldn't think of any word close enough. I was thinking more in terms of the original meaning of "thuggery" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee htt

I agree. I couldn't think of any word close enough. I was thinking more in terms of the original meaning of "thuggery" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thuggee A band of organized criminals.