Overview
- Surrey police say they are investigating 46 extortion cases this year, while the B.C. Extortion Task Force reports 32 active files across the Lower Mainland.
- Officers arrested three men after shots were fired at a Surrey home, and police said all three are foreign nationals.
- After meeting South Asian business leaders, Eby urged MPs to fast-track Bill C-12 to prevent extortion suspects from using refugee claims.
- Eby raised concerns about inconsistent public messaging, and RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme scheduled a meeting this week to align communications between Surrey police and the B.C. task force.
- Mayors are pushing for more resources, with Surrey seeking about 150 officers as Ottawa pledges up to 20 RCMP for the city and $1 million for Peel Region.