Crime in

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ranges from triad attacks, gang violence, money laundering, human trafficking, pickpocketing,

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, murder, corruption, etc.

Law enforcement agencies

The Secretary for Public Security used to be the top law enforcement officer in the

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. After the

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of Macau from

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to China in 1999, the agency changed to Secretariat for Security.

Types of crime

Civil unrest

There are several public demonstrations and strikes but they are rarely violent.

Human trafficking

Human trafficking in Macau is pervasive.

Sex trafficking

Sex trafficking in Macau is an issue. Macau and foreign women and girls are forced into prostitution in brothels, homes, and businesses in the city.

Homicide

The number of homicide cases in Macau by year:

References

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