Crime in Macau
Crime in Macau ranges from triad attacks, gang violence, money laundering, human trafficking, pickpocketing, petty theft, murder, corruption, etc.[1][2][3]
Law enforcement agencies[]
The Secretary for Public Security used to be the top law enforcement officer in the Portuguese Macau. After the handover of Macau from Portugal to China in 1999, the agency changed to Secretariat for Security.
Types of crime[]
Civil unrest[]
There are several public demonstrations and strikes but they are rarely violent.[4]
Human trafficking[]
Human trafficking in Macau is pervasive.
Sex trafficking[]
Sex trafficking in Macau is an issue. Macau and foreign women and girls are forced into prostitution in brothels, homes, and businesses in the city.[5][6][7][8][9]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Katie Hunt, for CNN (17 June 2013). "The dark side of Asia's gambling Mecca". CNN.
- ^ Danielle Hill, Demand Media. "Hotel Safety in Macau". Travel Tips - USA Today.
- ^ Master, Farah (23 July 2012). "Macau murder spate adds to casino industry worries". Reuters.
- ^ "Working Together to Protect U.S. Organizations Overseas".
- ^ "Human trafficking is still a big problem in Macau, Hong Kong newspaper says". Plataforma. October 21, 2019.
- ^ "Macau remains a source territory for human trafficking". Macau News. July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Traffickers are waiting for them across the border". Macau Business. August 27, 2018.
- ^ "GOVERNMENT SAYS MACAU RELENTLESS IN FIGHT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING". Macau Daily Times. June 24, 2019.
- ^ "Macau's ranking upgraded in US human trafficking report, Gov't dismisses 'untrue' conclusions". Macau Business. June 21, 2019.
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