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.
WSW's drug dealing activities and key criminal activities spread to China, Japan, Thailand and Australia.
The Wo Shing Wo has a presence in Antwerp , where it is active in heroin trafficking, money laundering, gambling and illegal workshops.
The Wo Shing Wo was established in Toronto in 1930 as an international branch of the Wo Hop To
a new branch across the border in Shenzhen (1997).
The Wo Shing Wo is among five triad groups active in France.
The Wo Shing Wo is active in Dublin and Cork .
WSW's drug dealing activities and key criminal activities spread to China, Japan, Thailand and Australia.
WSW is split into two main forces, one based in Macau and another in Shenzhen.
The Wo Shing Wo branch in the Netherlands was founded and primarily operates in Rotterdam .
Since the mid-1980s, the Wo Shing Wo has been one of four Hong Kong triad groups operating in South Africa, predominantly in Johannesburg and Cape Town .
WSW's drug dealing activities and key criminal activities spread to China, Japan, Thailand and Australia.
Wo Shing Wo raises crime rate in Chinatown , London, United Kingdom.