Surrey, B.C., police launch team to counter extortions in South Asian community

SURREY — A series of reports of extortion from people and businesses in the South Asian community has prompted a wider investigation by police in Surrey, B.C.The Surrey Police Service says in a statement that it is working with provincial and national RCMP to help in their investigations, as numerous Canadian police agencies have reported similar crimes.Police say they’ve had 10 complaints over the last six months of people getting letters, phone calls or social media messages demand