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Surrey Declares Emergency Amid Rising Extortion Crisis

1/30/2026

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British Columbia Premier David Eby described Surrey's extortion crisis as a "terror attack in slow motion" and urged federal government to pass Bill C-14, toughen bail for repeat offenders, and close refugee-status loopholes for foreign nationals facing extortion charges.
Surrey's city council declared a state of emergency as violence escalates, with 36 extortion reports this month.
Mayor Brenda Locke requested more resources.
Criminologist Wade Deisman urged a national response.

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British Columbia Premier David Eby described Surrey's extortion crisis as a "terror attack in slow motion" and urged federal government to pass Bill C-14, toughen bail for repeat offenders, and close refugee-status loopholes for foreign nationals facing extortion charges.
Surrey's city council declared a state of emergency as violence escalates, with 36 extortion reports this month.
Mayor Brenda Locke requested more resources.
Criminologist Wade Deisman urged a national response.