US EditionOpposition Calls Out B.C. Government on Surrey Extortion Crisis
BRITISH COLUMBIA'S LOWER MAINLAND, JUL 31 – Open extortion files in Surrey have more than doubled since June, but fewer arrests occur due to B.C.'s Crown prosecution charge approval process, unlike Alberta and Ontario police-led systems.
- Despite mounting extortion cases, BC RCMP announced only two arrests with no charges, while frustration grows in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland.
- Despite rising extortion cases, Surrey Police's Sgt. noted charges in B.C. must be approved by the Crown prosecution service and face a 'quite high' evidence threshold.
- In recent weeks, Surrey's South Asian community has experienced a surge in extortion-related crimes, according to police reports, but specific charges are not detailed in the source.
- Amid mounting concerns, BC RCMP announced two arrests on suspicion of extortion, but no charges have been laid, prompting calls for faster police action from critics.
- Amid lingering fears, the provincial government allocated $100,000 to BC Crime Stoppers for a 60-day awareness campaign, with police collaborating internationally, Gurpreet Singh Sahota warned of rising community anxiety.
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