Former Hong Kong triad boss arrested over hit on faction leader in ‘meat smuggling business dispute’


HONG KONG, Oct 11 (SCMP): A former top leader of a Hong Kong triad society has been arrested in connection with a gangland hit on a faction chief, who survived the close-range shooting in Tsim Sha Tsui last month after driving himself to hospital.

The 49-year-old suspect, surnamed Chan, is a former No 1 boss of the Wo Shing Wo triad society and goes by the nickname “ETB” in underworld circles.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

SCMP , Hong Kong , Triad Boss

   

Next In Aseanplus News

Landslide win for Sri Lanka president's leftist coalition in snap polls
Malaysia’s removal from US treasury monitoring list indicates balanced, transparent policies
Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea: USGS
Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds expected in 10 states, says MetMalaysia
Hot-air balloon festival in full swing in eastern Myanmar
Interior ministry orders closure of illegal border crossings in Cambodia
Semanggi shootings that killed 17 remain unresolved 26 years on
Malaysia's removal from US currency watch list affirms ringgit's market-driven status -Bank Negara Governor
Koala-ty time: Couple in Australia return from work to discover koala in their bedroom
Cop killing teen trial: Victim was riding friend's motorcycle, says witness

Others Also Read