The Archive · 1940

Japanese Vigilantes Form 36 Groups

Shanghai, Dee

'There is now a total of 36 groups comprising the Japanese Vigilance Corps which was recently organized to combat terrorism and similar crimes in the Hongkew district, the "tairiku' Shimpo" reported yester day.

Bach group patrols its. respective beat from morning until midnight inspire of the cold weather with seven or eight members of the group being on duty at all times, A system of relief is now organized and commencing to function smoothly. Lanes and alley\ the Hongkew Ukely 10 offer escape to criminals, have been closed.

The total number on duty. daily from all groups of the Japanese Vigilance Corps wggregute 250 men, present sufieient. to prevent rut. fans wandering in the areas el pre~ vious crimes, Mr. Yukiehi Hayashi, chief of the Villgante Committee stated.

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