The sting began when Attardi introduced undercover agent Joe Tremoglie to several of his associates. Within ten months Tremoglie had become associated with major drug traffickers and organized crime figures such as Benny Bellanca and Pietro Beddia. Attardi's efforts let Tremoglie to infiltrate the New York Mafia's drug trade and, assisting in police surveillance, helped ensure the success of the sting operation.
The sting began when Attardi introduced undercover agent Joe Tremoglie to his associates. Within ten months, Tremoglie was associated with major drug traffickers and organized crime figures like Benny Bellanca and Pietro Beddia. Through Attardi's efforts, Tremoglie managed to infiltrate the New York Mafia's drug trade, contributing to the success of the sting operation.