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(a) Transport
Syndicates are known to control certain PLB and maxi-cab routes through 'front' organisations which normally take the form of associations. Drivers join such associations because they know that not to do so would invite damage to their vehicles or assault. Fees paid are probably passed on to the customer.
OVERSEAS CONNECTIONS
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Last, but not least, are the proven connections between overseas Chinese organised crime in the United States and Australia with Hong Kong gangs. In the last few years, there have been several visits made by infamous gangs from the United States, such as the "Ghost Shadows". They have met up with known triad office bearers to assist, most probably, in arranging drug deals.
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In addition to overseas Chinese organised crime groups, there have been indications that the Japanese Yakusa (mafia) have conducted joint ventures with Hong Kong groups. There is no doubt that some Australian caucasian gangs also have similiar business dealings here.
OVERALL
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It can thus be seen that triad related activities range from 'bully-boy' activities by youth gangs, violence and extortion by street gangs to a wide variety of what are often inter-related organised crime activities by triad syndicates.
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In summary, it can be said that the overall triad problem exists at various levels, with the most serious being involvement in organised crime. A typical progression into organised crime would involve the following stages-
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recruitment into a youth gang involved in juvenile delinquent and anti-social behaviour;
agreement to follow the leader of a youth gang who is a triad member;
entry into a street gang, either before or after initiation into a triad society, operated by an office-bearer;
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