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When Crime Meets Pandemic: Organized Crimes and Triad Societies’ Activities during COVID-19 Pandemic in Hong Kong

Authors :
Wei Luk, Bryan Tzu
Wei Luk, Bryan Tzu
Source :
International Journal of Criminology and Sociology; Vol. 12 (2023); 1-14; 1929-4409
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Recent studies suggest that the pandemic has impacted criminal activities and organized crime groups. This article provides a qualitative review of changes in crime rates, patterns, and activities of organized crime groups (specifically, Triads) in Hong Kong. Three specific types of organized crimes with high Triad involvement were selected: serious violent crimes, serious drug-related crimes, and smuggling. After analyzing both official and non-official sources, the results showed that despite the government's stringent control measures that significantly suppressed socio-economic activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, the figures for these selected crimes rose tremendously. Triads' organized criminal activities became more frequent, dangerous, and aggressive, posing a severe threat to Hong Kong's law and order.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Journal :
International Journal of Criminology and Sociology; Vol. 12 (2023); 1-14; 1929-4409
Notes :
application/pdf, English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1380672690
Document Type :
Electronic Resource