Organised crime in Hong Kong

The name most associated with organised crime within Hong Kong (known in Cantonese as 黑社會 lit. 'black society'), is the many branches of Chinese underground society and organisations known as the Triads. Triad gang activities are mainly territorial and commonly involve the following types of offences: Although one of the most famous criminal organisations in the region, the Triads are not the only source of organised crime in Hong Kong.

Organised crime in Hong Kong

The name most associated with organised crime within Hong Kong (known in Cantonese as 黑社會 lit. 'black society'), is the many branches of Chinese underground society and organisations known as the Triads. Triad gang activities are mainly territorial and commonly involve the following types of offences: Although one of the most famous criminal organisations in the region, the Triads are not the only source of organised crime in Hong Kong.