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26 Jun

Surrey Shooting Investigation Deepens as Two Punjabi-Origin Men Face Firearm Charges

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian investigators have intensified their probe into a suspected targeted shooting in Surrey after two men of Punjabi origin were formally charged in connection with the incident, while authorities continue to examine possible links to a wider criminal network. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) confirmed that 21-year-old Arman Singh and 22-year-old Simarjeet Singh have each been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm under the Criminal Code of Canada. The duo has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear before a court on June 29. The case stems from a shooting reported during the early…

09 Jun

“Surrey Needs a Public Safety Reset”: Honveer Randhawa Pitches Safety-First Vision for the City

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey mayoral candidate Honveer Randhawa says residents are increasingly worried about public safety, affordability, and accountability at City Hall, and believes the city needs a new direction.Speaking to National Times Media Group, Randhawa said public safety would be his top priority if elected mayor. He called for increased police visibility, stronger action against organized crime and extortion threats targeting businesses, and improved safety around SkyTrain stations and transit hubs.He also stressed the importance of responsible development, arguing that Surrey’s rapid growth must be matched by investments in roads, community services, and public infrastructure. On affordability, Randhawa pledged…

03 Jun

SPS and RCMP Request Public Assistance in Locating Two Missing Teenagers in Surrey

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): Surrey Police Service (SPS), in partnership with the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU), is seeking public assistance in locating two missing teenage girls reported missing from Surrey. Authorities confirm that 16-year-old Kallie Manson and 15-year-old Brooklyn Avender were last seen at approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 1, 2026, in the 15900 block of 88 Avenue in Surrey. Police believe the two girls are together and have not been seen or heard from since. Kallie Manson is described as an Indigenous female, 5’0” tall and approximately 125 lbs, with brown eyes and short buzzed hair. She…

03 Jun

Surrey Police Service Enters New Leadership Phase Amid Transition; Interim Chief Reaffirms Stability and Public Safety Focus

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has entered a new leadership chapter following the Surrey Police Board’s announcement of a senior leadership transition, marking a significant moment in the ongoing evolution of policing in the city. As part of the transition, SPS formally recognized outgoing leadership, extending appreciation to Norm Lipinski for his five and a half years of service leading the organization, and for an extensive 47-year career in policing. The Service acknowledged his role in shaping key milestones and strengthening policing foundations during a critical period of transformation. Describing the transition as a continuation rather than…

12 May

Surrey Police Continue Search for Missing Man After Vehicle Found Near Duffey Lake Road

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Surrey( Rajeev Sharma): Surrey Police Service says concern is growing for missing 29-year-old Francisco Concha Martinez, who has not been seen or heard from since May 5, 2026. Police confirmed that Francisco’s last contact with family was also on May 5. Investigators later located his grey 2026 Mazda CX-30 on May 10 along Duffey Lake Road, approximately 50 kilometres outside Pemberton, B.C., prompting a wider search effort in the area. Francisco is described as a Hispanic male, 5-foot-5, weighing approximately 154 pounds, with black hair, a partial beard, and a slim build. Surrey Police are now asking anyone who may…

08 May

Surrey Shooting Sparks Major Police Crackdown on Violent Extortion Network

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): — A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged after shots were fired at an occupied Surrey home in the early hours of April 13, 2026. According to the Surrey Police Service, officers responded around 2:52 a.m. to reports of gunfire near 94A Avenue and 127 Street. Bullets struck the residence while several people were inside, though no injuries were reported. The investigation was taken over by the SPS Extortion Response Team (ExRT), which identified a suspect vehicle and later executed a search warrant with support from the Lower Mainland District Emergency Response Team. Police identified…

06 May

EXPLOSIVE 2,400% SPIKE IN EXTORTION CASES IN SURREY: SPS URGES PUBLIC TO COME FORWARD AS CASES SURPASS 2025 TOTALS EARLY

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): The Surrey Police Service (SPS) has reported a dramatic surge in extortion-related investigations, internally tracked under its “South Asian Series” classification, with cases rising by 2,400% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Police say extortion in Surrey has seen a significant increase, particularly targeting members of the South Asian business community. As of late April 2026, SPS reported 91 extortion cases already this year, compared to 133 total cases recorded throughout all of 2025, indicating a sharp early-year escalation. The reported incidents include threats, intimidation, and financial extortion attempts…

06 May

DAYLIGHT SHOOTING IN SURREY OFFICE DISTRICT UNDER ACTIVE IHIT INVESTIGATION; NO ARRESTS MADE

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma): — A daylight shooting at a busy office complex at 13049 76 Avenue has left one man dead, with no suspects in custody and an active investigation underway. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the victim only as a man in his 30s. He was at work on the second floor of the complex when the shooting occurred. IHIT says the investigation is in its early stages but believes the incident was targeted. Police are working closely with the victim’s family to establish a timeline leading up to the shooting. Authorities confirmed the victim…

06 May

DAYLIGHT SHOOTING SHOCKS SURREY, POLICE ‘STRETCHED,’ SAYS LINDA ANNIS

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Surrey ( Rajeev Sharma) : A deadly daytime shooting in Surrey has once again raised alarm over public safety, with Linda Annis warning that the city’s police force is under growing pressure. Annis said the transition to the Surrey Police Service now in its eighth year has faced delays that have slowed recruitment and left officers stretched as violent incidents and extortion cases increase. She also criticized Mayor Brenda Locke over past decisions, including halting hiring and reducing the police budget. Highlighting a significant gap, Annis noted Surrey has about 800 officers compared to nearly 1,400 in Vancouver, despite similar…

05 May

Canada Deports Suspect Linked to Surrey Extortion Network, Police Release Image

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Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): A 20-year-old man of Punjabi origin has been expelled from Canada after being linked to an alleged extortion racket operating in Surrey, officials confirmed. The action follows his earlier arrest as part of a broader investigation into rising cases of intimidation and violence in the region. The suspect, identified as Prabhjot Singh, had come under the scanner of the Surrey Police Service earlier this year. Authorities claim he was involved in activities connected to threats and coercion targeting local businesses and residents. After his arrest, immigration authorities stepped in. The Canada Border Services Agency reviewed his status…