Wo Shing Wo
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Wo Shing Wo or WSW (Chinese: 和勝和; Jyutping: wo4 sing3 wo4) is the oldest of the Wo Group triad societies, and is the triad with the longest history in Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong police, the triad is involved in extortion, drug trafficking, gambling and prostitution.[2]
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Founded | 1930 (1930) |
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Founding location | Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong |
Years active | 1930–present |
Territory | Hong Kong, Macau, People's Republic of China, and Chinese communities globally |
Ethnicity | Majority Chinese and Vietnamese, Minority Thai, Korean, British, and American[1] |
Membership | Unknown |
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Allies | Big Circle Gang |
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Wo Shing Wo was established in Sham Shui Po in 1930. While maintaining its traditional stronghold in Tsuen Wan, it has extended its influence to Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. It also operates in Tai Po, Sheung Shui and Fanling.[3][4] The group continues to use the old Hongmen Secret Society initiating ceremony for newly recruited members.[citation needed]