130 people arrested in anti-triad operation in North District

Police announced Sunday that they had mounted a month-long operation in North District, arresting 130 suspects involving crimes such as money laundering and running illegal gambling dens, and seized items with a total value of $2.47 million.

Officers said there had been multiple cases of street violence in Sheung Shui and Fanling over the past few months, and the police coordinated with various units to launch a large-scale anti-triad operation from November 2 to December 2.

Police successfully busted a money laundering syndicate, an illegal fuel-filling station, and five gambling dens. 

A total of 64 men and 66 women aged 20 to 75 were arrested on suspicion of running a gambling establishment, gambling in a gambling establishment, and money laundering. Four of the arrestees were high-ranking members of a triad group.

During the operation, police also seized cash, gambling equipment, bank cards, proceeds of crime, etc., totaling approximately HK$2.47 million. A Porsche, suspected to have been bought from the criminal proceeds, was also seized.

The police stated that they do not rule out the possibility that more people could be arrested as they follow the source of their funds.