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Three foreign nationals arrested by extortion patrol are charged in B.C. shooting

Published Feb. 2, 2026, the SPS reported three foreign nationals charged with discharging a firearm and remanded until Thursday in Crescent Beach.
Amid a spike in extortion violence, Project Assurance has been active, with Surrey, B.C. seeing more than 30 shootings and 32 active files as of last month, including a Jan. 26 arrest.
At the scene, Surrey Fire Services extinguished a small fire near Crescent Road and 132 Street shortly before 4 a.m., with no injuries reported.
The SPS Major Crime Section opened an investigation likely linked to extortion, investigators seized two vehicles and engaged the Canada Border Services Agency due to foreign nationals involved.
Last week Ottawa pledged additional RCMP officers and helicopters, while Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke and protesters at the Surrey Arts Centre demanded a national emergency and more public safety.

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