Wo Shing Wo

Also known as: WSW
Based in Hong KongActive1930-presentSourcesWo Shing Wo

Wo Shing Wo is the oldest of the Wo Group triad societies and the triad with the longest history in Hong Kong, established in Sham Shui Po in 1930. It is involved in extortion, drug trafficking, gambling, and prostitution, and has extended its influence from Tsuen Wan to other parts of Hong Kong, Macau, and globally. The group continues to use traditional initiation ceremonies for new members.

CRIMENET has extracted 22 linkages for this organization, including 5 cooperative ties across 2 organizations, 12 conflicts across 4 organizations, 5 other connections and footprints in 12 countries.

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AustraliaOperations
WSW's drug dealing activities spread to Australia, and it is involved in heroin importation and other crimes in Melbourne.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
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BelgiumPresence
WSW has a presence in Antwerp, active in heroin trafficking, money laundering, gambling and illegal workshops.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
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CanadaPresence
WSW was established in Toronto as an international branch.
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ChinaPresence
WSW has a branch in Shenzhen and operates in mainland China.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
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FrancePresence
WSW is among five triad groups active in France.
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IrelandPresence
WSW is active in Dublin and Cork, involved in trafficking women and children, casinos, money laundering.
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JapanOperations
WSW's drug dealing activities spread to Japan.
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MacauPresence
WSW has a main force based in Macau.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
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NetherlandsPresence
WSW branch in the Netherlands founded and primarily operates in Rotterdam.
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South AfricaPresence
WSW has been operating in South Africa, predominantly in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo
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ThailandOperations
WSW's drug dealing activities spread to Thailand.
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WSW operates in London, Manchester, Portsmouth, Birmingham, Liverpool and Glasgow, and raises crime rate in Chinatown, London.
Sources: Wo Shing Wo