Complex sentence: The FBI maintained 24-hour standby in the van, hoping to connect Gambino to organized crime; however, Gambino continued to conduct business in the home using a combination of silent gestures and coded language.
Split into simpler sentences: The FBI maintained 24-hour standby in the van, hoping to connect Gambino to organized crime. However, Gambino continued to conduct business in the home using a combination of silent gestures and coded language.