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No Injuries as South Asian Radio Station Sprayed with Bullets in Surrey, B.C.

On Tuesday, Surrey Police Service responded about 11 a.m. after staff reported overnight shots at Swift Radio 1200 AM, with the Provincial Extortion Task Force leading the investigation.
The province of British Columbia and RCMP launched a provincial extortion task force after a spate of violent extortions targeting the South Asian community, with Surrey's mayor setting aside a $250,000 reward fund.
Officers confirmed gunshot damage to an exterior door and are examining the area for physical and digital evidence while remaining on scene; no one was injured, Surrey South MLA Brent Chapman said.
Conservative MLAs and Harman Bhangu responded on X, urging witnesses to contact Surrey non-emergency line 604-599-0502, the Surrey Extortion Tip Line 236-485-5149, or Crime Stoppers.
Last week, Abbotsford Police announced its own extortion task force as officials said the RCMP-led provincial force is 'solely dedicated' to tackling extortion affecting South Asian businesses across B.C.

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