The Canadian government has taken major action against gangs involved in extortion-related shootings. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has deported three foreign nationals accused of operating an extortion racket in the country.
According to officials, the CBSA has also identified 78 other individuals suspected of involvement in similar criminal networks.
Over the past few months, incidents of shootings outside the homes and businesses of businessmen have increased across Canada. Among the targets was popular comedian Kapil Sharma’s Caf 2727 restaurant.
In response to the surge in such incidents, the British Columbia Extortion Task Force was formed. The recent deportations were carried out under this task force, which aims to curb the growing trend of extortion threats and violence against businesses, particularly within the South Asian community in the Lower Mainland.
In a statement, the Canada Border Services Agency said that the agency has initiated immigration investigations into 78 foreign nationals who may be inadmissible and has deported three individuals related to these investigations. The extortion task force consists of 40 members drawn from various policing agencies.
Meanwhile, sources have indicated that despite Canada designating the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a “foreign terrorist organisation,” its criminal activities have continued to rise.
In areas such as Brampton in Ontario, home to a large Indian diaspora, the gangs led by Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar, and Rohit Godara have seen a spike in violent crimes and extortion attempts. Recently, Indian-origin businessman Darshan Singh Sasi was shot dead in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the killing.
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