Red Wa
The Red Wa is the most powerful organized crime gang in Thailand. The Red Wa come from Burma and they are associated with the United Wa State Army. They are composed of people from the Wa ethnic group and they work together with Chinese organized criminals in the drug trade. The Red Wa control the methamphetamine trade in Thailand and neighboring countries[1] and are also known for being involved in the trafficking and sale of other drugs, mainly heroin.[2] Although they primarily focus on drug trafficking, groups associated with the United Wa State Army have also been involved in other crimes in order to protect their territory.[3]
| Founding location | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Territory | Southeast Asia |
| Ethnicity | Va |
| Criminal activities | drug trafficking, arms trafficking, counterfeiting, extortion, hijacking, kidnapping and murder |
| Allies | Triads, local Chinese criminals |
References
- "Police seize B500m drugs haul". www.chiangmaipost.net. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04.
- "Thai heroin haul 'traces back to Wa' | Democratic Voice of Burma". www.dvb.no. Archived from the original on 2011-02-25.
- http://www.intelasia.net/burma-is-key-to-ending-regional-drug-trafficking-233353
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