Three Expelled from Canada Amid Urgent B.C. Extortion Probe

BREAKING: The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has just announced the expulsion of three individuals from Canada as part of an urgent investigation into a growing extortion crisis in British Columbia. This action comes amid escalating violence linked to organized crime, particularly targeting South Asian businesspeople.

In a statement released today, the CBSA confirmed it is also probing 78 foreign nationals who may face inadmissibility due to their connections to a series of extortion attempts and related shootings across the province. The newly-formed provincial extortion task force, consisting of approximately 40 officers from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the B.C. RCMP, is actively addressing these alarming incidents.

This task force was established earlier this year in response to a surge in violent extortion cases. The situation has left several communities in fear, prompting Public Safety Minister Nina Krieger to emphasize the importance of the CBSA’s role in combatting these crimes. “Those who carry out violent extortion that terrorizes communities will be arrested and charged,” Krieger stated, reinforcing that non-citizens involved in such activities will face removal from Canada.

As investigations continue, concerns grow over the involvement of notorious criminal organizations. Recent findings have linked some extortion cases to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which has been declared a terrorist entity by the federal government. CBSA’s regional director general for the Pacific region, Nina Patel, highlighted the agency’s critical role in disrupting transnational criminal groups.

Residents and officials are set to address the ongoing crisis at a town hall event titled “Extortion: Communities in Fear,” scheduled for November 13 in Surrey, B.C.. The discussion aims to raise awareness and explore solutions to the extortion epidemic plaguing the region.

As the situation develops, the CBSA’s actions serve as a stark reminder of the urgency needed to combat organized crime and protect vulnerable communities. The public is urged to stay informed and engaged as law enforcement works tirelessly to restore safety and security in British Columbia.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as authorities continue their crackdown on extortion and its violent consequences.