Initially many Americans found it appalling what they engage in (9,5)
I believe the answer is:
organised crime
I'm afraid I can't explain this answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for organised crime that I've seen before include "taking things in systematic way?" , "Mafia?" .)
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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