When we wrote a week ago that we'd be back on October 1st "ifn False Creek don't rise", only one assiduous reader guessed that we might be headed for British Columbia -- Canada's answer to the lalaland that is California. Indeed we were, but not BC's Lower Mainland, which is now part of Canuckistan. From Langley BC, just east of Sikh-majority Surrey, comes an announcement from the Mounties that they've nabbed five "foreign nationals" charged with extortion-related crimes in the region.
Anyone want to guess the country from which the "foreign nationals" hail? Anyone? Yes indeedy, it's India! Anyone want to guess the ethnicity/religion of the five? We have only their names (and only the partial name of one is revealed) but let's just see...
Supt. Harm Dosange (usually spelled "Dosanjh") announced today that as part of Project E_PURSUANCE, his minions yesterday arrested in Surrey:
Sanket Singla, a 23-year-old from India, charged with: Extortion, contrary to s. 346(1.1) (b) of Criminal Code; Two counts of recklessly discharging a firearm into or at a place, contrary to s. 244.2(3)(b) of the Criminal Code; Two counts of causing damage by fire or explosion to property, contrary to s. 434 of the Criminal Code; and Throwing an explosive substance with the intent to destroy or damage property, contrary to section 81(1)(c) of the Criminal Code.
Simranjeet Singh, a 24-year-old resident of Surrey, charged with: Extortion, contrary to section 346(1.1) (b) of Criminal Code; Two counts of recklessly discharging a firearm into or at a place, contrary to section 244.2(3)(b) of the Criminal Code; Two counts of causing damage by fire or explosion to property, contrary to section 434 of the Criminal Code; and Throwing an explosive substance with the intent to destroy or damage property, contrary to section 81(1)(c) of the Criminal Code.
Harsh [That's all, just "Harsh". Ed.], a 21-year-old resident of Surrey, charged with: Extortion, contrary to section 346(1.1)(b) of Criminal Code; Two counts of recklessly discharging a firearm into or at a place, contrary to section 244.2(3)(b) of the Criminal Code; and Causing damage by fire or explosion to property, contrary to section 434 of the Criminal Code.
Jagdeep Singh, a 24-year-old resident Ottawa ON, charged with: Extortion, contrary to section 346(1.1) (b) of Criminal Code; Recklessly discharging a firearm into or at a place, contrary to section 244.2(3)(b) of the Criminal Code; Causing damage by fire or explosion to property, contrary to section 434 of the Criminal Code. [This may the "Jagdeep Singh" referred to in "CBSA searches for escaped immigration detainee". Or maybe not. Ed.]
Supt. Dosange told the meeja that Project E_PURSUANCE began in June 2025 following an extortion report from co-owners of an auto dealership, who he said were the subject of "extreme extortion demands. Subsequently, that was followed up with acts of violence, which included arson and shootings in Langley and Surrey, BC.
"Through a dedicated project team and extensive operations across Canada and internationally, investigators were able to identify a group allegedly involved in the extortions. Other criminal offenses were also identified, such as firearms trafficking and drug trafficking.
"The project also resulted in the seizure of numerous dangerous items taken off of our streets such as firearms, drugs which we suspect will be cocaine, fentanyl, and opium. Additionally, we obtained evidence identifying additional suspects, evidence that supports other extortion-related offenses throughout Western Canada. Our E_PURSUANCE investigators are sharing that evidence with our colleagues in Western Canada and across Canada, so we are expecting more charges coming from our policing partners in the very near future."
Walt congratulates the "Horsemen" on their good police work but reminds them that there are a few thousand more Sikhs out there, doing the things they do. Put down your Tim Hortons, boys, and rouond up more of the usual suspects.
