World Cup Crackdown Exposes Hong Kong's Deep Rooted Problem Hong Kong's police force has once again demonstrated its willingness to tackle the city's long standing issue of organized crime, this time in a massive crackdown on illegal gambling during the recent World Cup.
The operation resulted in 991 arrests and the seizure of betting records totaling HK$365 million (US$46. 5 million), highlighting the scale of the problem.
The city's proximity to mainland China has made it an attractive hub for organized crime syndicates seeking to launder money and engage in other illicit activities.