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Publication Date: May 13, 2026 - 00:03
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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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