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B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community
The British Columbia RCMP leads a 40-member task force to investigate 44 extortion cases and 27 shootings targeting South Asian businesses and families, aiming to disrupt organized crime groups.
- British Columbia launched a 40-member task force to investigate extortions and shootings targeting the South Asian community.
- Assistant Commissioner John Brewer said more than six people have been arrested and charges could soon be approved by prosecutors in a number of cases.
- Puneet Sandhar of the South Asian Business Association said frustration has been growing due to lack of charges, citing a recent shooting linked to extortion at her neighbor's house.
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B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community
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B.C. launches task force to tackle extortions, shootings in South Asian community – Energeticcity.ca
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. Krieger says the task fo…
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