CP NewsAlert: Task force launched to tackle extortions, shootings in B.C.

By Canadian Press on September 17, 2025.

SURREY — The British Columbia government and RCMP have announced a provincial task force dedicated to investigating a spate of extortions and violence aimed at the South Asian community.

Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger says the RCMP will lead the group consisting of 40 members from enforcement agencies throughout B.C. as they try to stop threats, shootings and extortions targeting South Asian families and businesses.

More coming.

The Canadian Press

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