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The Federal Conservatives are tabling a motion, calling on the Liberal government to do more to tackle the extortion crisis. B.C. Conservative MP Sukhman Gill speaks with Global News Morning about what the party is calling for.

Three men arrested in connection to an extortion-related shooting in Surrey are now facing charges. As Angela Jung reports, frustrated community members say they’re still concerned as extortion cases continue to grow.

The city of Surrey is ramping up its fight against extortion-related crimes this week. Mayor Brenda Locke has requested the federal government declare the issue a national state of emergency. Premier David Eby announcing a national summit that will be held at the RCMP’s Green Timbers location in Surrey. BC NDP MLA for Surrey-Newton, Jessie...

Abbotsford’s police chief is calling for urgent changes to the justice system to help fight extortion-related crimes. As Grace Ke reports, police are demanding coordination from all levels of government in order to tackle the crisis.

B.C. Premier David Eby is announcing the head of a new advisory group aimed at bridging the gap between police and community members amid the ongoing extortion crisis. But as Travis Prasad reports, some wonder why the province has waited so long to take the step.

Dozens rallied in the streets of Surrey Sunday, against the extortion threats that continue to target some in their community. The protesters called on all levels of government and police agencies to do better, when it comes to stopping the violence and intimidation. Angela Jung reports.

For the second day in a row, Surrey residents will gather in protest against extortion-related violence in and around their city. Rally organizer Rasinder Kaur says more help is needed badly.

People in Surrey are outraged by the RCMP’s refusal to acknowledge the shooting and extortions threats as a crisis. As Travis Prasad reports, they say it’s creating a lack of public confidence in police.

Extortion-related violence targeting BC’s South Asian community continues in Surrey with multiple shootings taking place this week. According to an RCMP document obtained by Global News, an Indian gang accused to be behind the violent crimes has been acting on behalf of the Indian government. Wade Deisman, criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley...

Premier David Eby is demanding more action from the feds and police on the extortion crisis in this province, following dozens of shootings aimed at South Asian business owners. As Jordan Armstrong reports, Eby met with some of those business owners today, who say they are feeling abandoned.

The head of B.C.’s Extortion Task Force is apologizing for refusing to call the ongoing extortions and related shootings in Surrey a crisis. As Grace Ke reports, his comments are sparking fierce reaction from both the premier and Surrey’s mayor.

More response today from local and provincial government assuring extortion victims that work is being done to solve the crisis. As Travis Prasad reports, members of the South Asian community say this is a problem that could easily affect everyone across the province.

As extortion-related violence continues, community members in Surrey have expressed outrage this week over comments from the BC RCMP refusing to call the ongoing issue a ‘crisis’. The head the B.C. Extortion Task Force, John Brewer doubling down on his comments this week before making an apology. The President of the World Sikh Organization, Danish...

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is in Ottawa, urging the federal government for more support in her city’s fight against extortion violence. She speaks with Global News Morning about her appeal for help.

We’re hearing from Surrey’s police chief as the city continues to deal with an uptick in extortions and related shootings. As Jordan Armstrong reports, Chief Norm Lipinski says more help is on the way in hopes of addressing the crisis head on.

The City of Surrey is calling on Ottawa to declare a state of emergency over the hundreds of extortion cases across the country. As Travis Prasad reports, it comes as Surrey police make arrests in the city’s latest shooting.

Another extortion shooting and arson in Surrey this weekend. This time though, police say they’ve arrested not one, but three suspects in the attack as they tried to get away. Angela Jung has the details, and reaction from the community.

The federal government is committing more resources, on the ground and in the air, to combat B.C.’s extortion violence crisis. Aaron McArthur reports.

A frightening surge in extortion threats and shootings in British Columbia has communities on edge and is putting increased pressure on police and governments to take action. As Neetu Garcha reports, comments from the head of the RCMP’s extortion task force have sparked public backlash and a warning from the province’s premier.

Surrey police say so far this year the city has seen 34 reported extortions and seven extortion-related shots fired incidents. But as Jordan Armstrong reports, one of the latest shootings, has a bizarre twist.