Surrey's Extortion-Related Violence Reaches Crisis Point
Surrey business leaders are urging Ottawa to take action as extortion and gun violence continue to rise, with shootings tied to organized crime on the increase.
A recent incident at Kap's Cafe, owned by Bollywood actor Kapil Sharma, highlights the issue, with the business being targeted by gunfire for the third time in three months.
The latest incident saw bullets pierce the building's facade around 3:45 a.m., bearing the earmarks of extortion.
- Kap's Cafe is one of several businesses targeted in a wave of extortion-related violence in Surrey.
- Business leaders are frustrated by what they see as a slow police response to the crisis.
Author's summary: Surrey faces a national crisis due to extortion and gun violence.