Ottawa Pledges up to 20 Extra RCMP Officers for Surrey’s Anti-Extortion Fight

Ottawa Pledges up to 20 Extra RCMP Officers for Surrey’s Anti-Extortion Fight
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree rises during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Sept. 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says Ottawa is allocating up to 20 additional RCMP officers to Surrey, B.C., to combat the ongoing extortion crisis in the city, which has resulted in homes and businesses being plagued by gunfire.

Anandasangaree said the RCMP will also commit helicopter resources to the cause.