We hear that triads are leeches to society. They are threats to individual lives and property. They operate outside the law. As we have law enforcement agencies within the law, triads also have their territoriality and their dos and don'ts. Oftentimes, when something happens like killings in a street, it means that unwritten rules have been broken and a looming gang battle will start.
Triads are also doing society some good if the police force is unable to give protection. In fact, triads, the police force and private security outfits oftentimes exchange notes when some crimes are committed in their territory. That's why when a snatch thief commits a crime within a triad area, the stolen item is recovered sometimes within hours.
Anyway, this is not a posting in support of triad activities.
