DECORATION WORK
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Triads either operate or provide financial backing for decoration companies, particularly those authorized by the Housing Society. Decoration work of the 18 blocks in Lower Wong Tai Sin, and the 14 blocks in Wong Tau Hom between February 1990-tz February 1992 resulted in a turnover of $87 million for seven decoration companies associated with two Triad Societies.
FILM INDUSTRY
Recently the subject of considerable media attention. There are six major studios with Triad backgrounds, and three companies which control distribution. Of the former, over the last two years one company netted $144.4 million and another $33.9 million. Of the latter, one company distributed 45 films grossing $409.0 million, whilst the other grossed $282.7 million.
FISH FEED
Three Triad Societies control the monopoly for the importation of fish feed from China, and the provision of aquarium fish and paraphernalia for its decoration. Their monthly turnover is $900,000 with estimated profits of $150,000 to $200,000 per month.
FLAT SALES
A topic widely reported on by the local media is queuing for flat sales. All prominent Triad Societies have been highly involved. Between January 1989 and August 1991, 32 incidents of Triad involvement were identified. Profits range from $5,000 to $20,000 dependent upon their position in the queue.
CAMBLING
Gambling casinos, both floating and on land, generate considerable profits for Triads. 349 cases were successfully interdicted in 1990. If commission was charged at a conservative 7%, then the total profit from known cases in that year was $26
million.
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