Chinese triad gangs eventually came to play a major role in the illicit heroin trade.

These triad gangs are importing heroin from Thailand by the boatload.

Finally, another Triad gang, led by Tar's rival, wants the printing plates as well.

It took place in an Asian setting, with the lead character going undercover to infiltrate a Triad gang.

On each route, about 30 drivers each pay at least HK$10,000 a month as a protection fee to the triad gang.

Thousands of Chinese have poured into the region in recent years, along with powerful triad gangs involved in prostitution, illegal gambling and drug trafficking.

Lung and Tung eventually start a war against a rival Triad gang whom they suspect was responsible for the murder.

However, unknown to her at the time Han contacted Division to fake his death to cover up his involvement with a triad gang.

Thanks to a crackdown by the Chinese government, the so-called triad gangs that used to terrorize Macao are in retreat.

Ever since that film - what was it called - Year of the Dragon, Triad gangs have been flavour of the month.