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Extortions, fire bombings, shootings lead to arrest of 5 foreign nationals, RCMP say
Five foreign nationals are in police custody facing charges stemming from an RCMP investigation into alleged extortion involving British Columbia’s South Asian community.
Supt. Harm Dosange said the investigation began in June 2025 after auto dealership owners contacted police.
Dosange said alleged extortion demands were followed by shootings and arsons in Langley and neighboring Surrey, British Columbia.
The accused face charges including extortion, fire-related offenses, drug charges, and firearms allegations; police said a trial will examine possible links to the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang.