Are there Hmong gangs?

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MOD is known as one of the most violent and notorious Asian gangs, it is the only Hmong gang that is officially recognized by the United States Government. MOD has its largest presence in California with members residing in the cities, Sacramento, Merced, Stockton, and Fresno.

Are there Vietnamese gangs?

The infusion of Vietnamese immigrants to locations outside of southern California has led to Vietnamese gang activity across the country and into other countries. The typical crime perpetrated by the Vietnamese nomadic gangs, usually against Vietnamese or other Asian refugee families, is a home invasion robbery.

Are there gangs in Laos?

Gangs. Gang activity in the Laotian community has emerged mainly among Lao and Mien males, aged 15 to 21, who live in Sacramento and Fresno. In Sacramento in 1991, there were two known groups: the “Sacramento Bad Boys” in the Oak Park area and the “Polk Street Boys” in North Highlands (Hoge, 1991).

What are Vietnamese gangs known for?

Introduction. Vietnamese gangs are known to be highly mobile. Vietnamese gang members often travel interstate, perpetrating a variety of criminal acts in a short period of time. Such gangs utilize contacts in various U.S. cities which were made in refugee camps in South-east Asia.

Are there gangs in Korea?

Two main gangs formed, the first was known as the “Chong-ro Faction” which was made up of members from southern Korea, and the second was known as the “Myung-dong Faction” whose members were from Pyonyando province. These two gangs claimed dominance over northern Seoul.

What is the most common crime in Vientiane?

Crime rates in Vientiane, Laos

Level of crime	26.79	Low
Problem people using or dealing drugs	40.62	Moderate
Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft	40.00	Moderate
Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery	26.56	Low
Problem corruption and bribery	88.33	Very High

What is a Shotgun Crip?

gardena shotgun crips. The West Side (W/S) Gardena Shotgun Crips (SGCs) are a large and long standing primarily African-American street gang established in the 1970s in the western district of Gardena, California. Their territory stretches from E. Vermont Avenue and Crenshaw Blvd. just west of Normandie Avenue.

How difficult is Hmong?

“Hmong is one of the hardest languages to learn because it’s a tonal language,” she said. “A lot of Westerners have a hard time speaking Mandarin because it’s four tones. With Hmong, you double those, so it’s eight tones.” A tonal language is one in which the meaning of a word changes based on the tone of voice used.

Is Hmong a dying language?

Of the 176 living languages spoken by the tribes of North America, 52 have become extinct since 1600.” In that Chinese state media report, it confirms that “in Danzhai county, part of Guizhou, only 60 percent speak their own (Miao or Hmong) own language, down from 85 percent just seven years ago.”

Are there still gangs in Australia?

Outlaw motorcycle gangs are present in Australia, with international outlaw clubs like the Bandidos and Hells Angels and Gypsy Jokers as well as local groups.

Is the yakuza in Korea?

In addition to their presence in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam, Yakuza groups also operate in South Korea, China, Taiwan, and in the Pacific Islands (mainly Hawaii).

What is the murder rate in Laos?

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STAT	Laos
Murder rate	279 Ranked 95th.
Murder rate per million people	45.45 Ranked 95th. 8% more than United States
Murders	279 Ranked 95th.
Murders per million people	45.45 Ranked 95th. 8% more than United States