They are professional criminals who work in gangs and do not hesitate to resort to violence. Their use of automatic weapons is commonplace. The most prevalent Triad organizations in Canada include the Kung Lok and 14K Triads. Many of these groups maintain contact with Colombian organizations and other Jamaican groups in the United States. Their use of automatic weapons in the commission of these crimes is commonplace.
Illegal aliens are also targets for recruitment.
A member of United Bamboo from Los Angeles was involved in smuggling aliens into North America via the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan from staging areas in Vancouver. Gangs of Asian descent are active in the Montreal area. Also, a new gang emerged over the past year whose members are primarily of Cambodian descent. Gangs of Haitian descent active in Montreal include Master B, Brooklyn Action, The Family, and Public Enemy. China, Iran, Pakistan, India, Lebanon, Somalia, Zaire, Ghana, and Nigeria.