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Shots Fired at Surrey Business: Investigation Underway

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Surrey Police Service officers are investigating an incident in which several shots were fired at a business in the 12800-block of 80 Avenue between Saturday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 25. The damage occurred to the door of the business, which has been identified as Sidhu Travel-Bestway Foreign Exchange in Surrey's York Business Centre. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The investigation has been assumed by the Frontline Investigative Support (FLIS) Team, and officers are canvassing the neighbourhood for any CCTV footage. The motive is believed to be extortion-related, linked to ongoing threats and shootings in the South Asian community across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Key Takeaways:

  • The shooting incident occurred between Saturday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 25, in the 12800-block of 80 Avenue, Surrey.
  • The damaged business has been identified as Sidhu Travel-Bestway Foreign Exchange in Surrey's York Business Centre.
  • The Surrey Police Service Frontline Investigative Support (FLIS) Team has assumed conduct of the investigation.
  • Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
  • The motive is believed to be extortion-related, linked to ongoing threats and shootings in the South Asian community.
  • There has been a surge in extortion-related activity in Surrey in recent weeks, with multiple incidents reported, including a shots fired incident at a car wash, two separate shootings at Kap's Café, and several attacks on banquet halls and other businesses.
  • The Surrey Police Service is asking anyone with information about the incident or with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them at 604-599-0502 and quote file number 25-72804 (SP) or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

Statistics:

  • Multiple shots were fired at Sidhu Travel-Bestway Foreign Exchange in Surrey.
  • The incident is linked to ongoing extortion-related threats and shootings in the South Asian community across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.
  • There have been several extortion-related incidents in Surrey in recent weeks, including a shots fired incident at a car wash and two separate shootings at Kap's Café.
  • No injuries were reported in the incident.
  • The Surrey Police Service is investigating the incident, with the Frontline Investigative Support (FLIS) Team leading the investigation.
  • Anyone with information about the incident can contact the Surrey Police Service at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.

Sources:

  • Surrey Police Service
  • Peace Arch News
  • Surrey Police Service non-emergency line: 604-599-0502
  • Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca

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