How New York Chinatown Gangs Actually Work | How Crime Works | Insider
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Former Chinatown gang member turned NYPD cop Mike Moy shares insights on crime, highlighting the violence, interactions with the Italian mafia, and evolution of criminal activities in Chinatown gangs during the 1970s, ultimately leading to a desire for change and redemption through forgiveness and self-reflection.
Insights
- Chinatown gangs in the 1970s employed extreme tactics like hidden guns, secret tunnels, and snipers to instill fear and maintain control, showcasing the depth of their criminal operations and the lengths they would go to protect their interests.
- Mike Moy's transformation from a Chinatown gang member to an NYPD officer highlights a profound shift driven by personal growth, forgiveness, and a desire for positive change, illustrating the transformative power of self-reflection and redemption in breaking away from a life of crime.
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What criminal activities were prevalent in Chinatown gangs?
Extortion, street robberies, selling marijuana, counterfeit money, running gambling houses.
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Summary
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From Chinatown Gangs to NYPD: Mike Moy's Transformation.
- Mike Moy, a former member of the Chinatown gang, later became an NYPD cop, sharing insights on crime.
- Chinatown gangs had hidden guns, secret tunnels, and snipers in safe houses to instill fear.
- Notorious gangs in the 1970s included Ghost Shadows, Flying Dragons, White Tigers, Donghorns, Full Chang, Green Dragons, and BTK.
- Violence among gangs stemmed from a quest for respect, leading to killings and shootings.
- Interactions with the Italian mafia were common, with clashes between young Italian teens and Chinatown gang members.
- Criminal activities evolved from extortion and street robberies to selling marijuana, counterfeit money, and running gambling houses.
- Chinese gangs took over heroin importation in Chinatown after the Italians lost control, leading to significant money circulation.
- Gang members protected businesses in Chinatown, receiving red envelopes as tokens of appreciation during holidays.
- The transition from gang life to NYPD was prompted by a desire for change, influenced by forgiveness and self-reflection.
