Question

why does journalist william bastone doubt the fbi operation will put a huge dent in mob operations?
oa. only a few alleged mobsters were actually arrested.
ob. similar operations have merely been \bumps in the road\ for the mob.
oc. the charges leveled are unprecedented and will likely not stick in court.
od. the mob is being supplanted by latino heritage gangs, and they will fill any void in the criminal underworld.

Explanation:

This option implies past - experience shows FBI operations don't severely disrupt Mob, just minor setbacks.

Answer:

B. Similar operations have merely been "bumps in the road" for the Mob.