Organised Crime and Triad Bureau

The Organised Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) is a specialized unit within the Hong Kong Police Force dedicated to combating organized criminal activities, particularly those involving triads. The bureau has recently been in the news due to significant enforcement actions. In one operation, the OCTB arrested 125 individuals linked to a triad group that used violence and extortion to monopolize the construction site lunchbox trade and operate illegal gambling dens. In another major crackdown, the OCTB, along with other police units, arrested 150 people involved in a large-scale illegal online betting syndicate that handled over HK$320 million, especially during the Fifa World Cup period. These recent developments highlight the OCTB's ongoing efforts to disrupt and dismantle sophisticated criminal networks operating within Hong Kong, underscoring their crucial role in maintaining law and order and combating serious organized crime.