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## Video: Hong Kong’s Gangs Blamed For Protest Violence

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_Published 2014-10-04. Entering their sixth day, pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong have turned violent as counter protests sprung up and attempted to dismantle camps in the city’s Mong Kok district._


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## Transcript

[ NOISE ] Six days in pro- democracy protests in Hong Kong have turned violent. Counter protestors sprung up outside protestor camps in [ UNKNOWN ] one of Hong Kong's most densely populated districts. That's in stark contrast to earlier protests where leaders called for non- violent sit ins. And volunteers could be seen cleaning up any messes made. But demonstrators say the sudden violence is coming from Triads or organized crime syndicates cooperating with the Hong Kong law enforcement in order to disrupt the protest. Evidence paid that $ 300 to pay for the Triad members to suppress. 200 students in Admiralty $ 200 in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Federation of Students released a statement blaming the government for colluding with Triads and thugs. And said they should be held responsible for any of the negative consequences. Out of 19 people arrested Saturday morning, the New York Times reports eight of them had connections with Triads. Adding the Mong Kok area is notorious for organized gangs or Triads that extort payments form the many small businesses there. Or in some cases own the businesses. Responding to the claims of government- Triad cooperation, Hong Kong's Beijing- backed Undersecretary for Security strongly denied it.

The South China Morning Post. Calling the accusations fabricated and unfair. Regardless of the possible government triad collusion, counter protestors made up of ordinary Hong Kong'ers do exist. They wear blue ribbons in support of the police. The Time correspondent reports a good portion of them at one rally for retired police officers

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