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Officials say extortions declining in B.C., but suspects are moving between provinces

May 13, 2026

RCMP Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald says there has been an overall decrease in extortion-related activities in the province, attributing the progress to the work of the B.C. Extortion Task Force, its partners and others.



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