Japan police to launch team targeting tokuryū masterminds

The National Police Agency has announced plans to establish a new investigative office focused on identifying and analyzing mastermind figures within anonymous organized crime groups known as tokuryū. These groups, characterized by their use of social media connections among members, engage in illegal activities such as fraud, robbery, and drug trafficking. Meanwhile, Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is reorganizing its structure to bring together investigative teams from across the country to combat these crimes. This coordinated effort aims to enhance national security and effectively tackle the growing threat posed by tokuryū groups.