B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large | battlefordsNOW

February 28, 2026
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B.C. RCMP say three foreign nationals charged with extortion, one suspect at large | battlefordsNOW

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SURREY — Police say three foreign nationals face extortion and firearms charges amid a spasm of shootings at homes and businesses in British Columbia. The charges were announced Friday by the B.C. Extortion Task Force, set up to investigate the dozens...

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