Surrey, Canada's Extortion Epicentre, Records Zero Shootings in Three Months

Hindustan Times · world

Surrey, British Columbia, a town identified as the epicentre of Canada's extortion crisis, has reported no shootings linked to the crime in the last three months. Data indicates zero extortion-related shootings between August and October this year, a positive development though police caution the work is not done. This year, Surrey Police Service recorded 147 extortions, 21 related shots fired, and 78 victims. Measures like Project Assurance and participation in the BC Extortion Task Force are ongoing efforts to combat the issue.