Extortion violence on the rise
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Extortion violence on the rise
Description
January 17, 2026
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 joins Global News Morning with more on the latest uptick in violence.
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Extortion violence on the rise
Description
January 17, 2026
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 joins Global News Morning with more on the latest uptick in violence.
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