**Three Men Arrested in Connection with Surrey Shooting** SURREY, B.C. — Three men have been arrested and charged following a shooting incident that police believe is linked to an extortion investigation. The shooting occurred early on March 27 in a residential neighborhood, where multiple shots were fired at a home. According to police, no injuries were reported from the incident. Their investigation led them to conclude that the shooting was connected to ongoing extortion activities. The suspects, identified as Mandeep Gidda, Nirmaandeep Cheema, and Arundeep Singh, are all in their twenties and are scheduled to appear in court this week. These arrests come shortly after the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced a provincewide task force aimed at addressing extortion cases. Additionally, police departments in Surrey and Abbotsford have formed specialized teams to investigate numerous similar incidents, many of which involve gun violence. Surrey Police Chief Const. Norm Lipinski stated that the arrests represent a significant step forward as the police force works “aggressively” to combat extortion in collaboration with the provincial task force and other law enforcement agencies across Canada. Last month, the Surrey Police Department reported that it was investigating 44 extortion cases, including 27 that involved shootings. In response to the rising threat, the city has established a $250,000 reward fund for information that leads to convictions. The police noted that individuals and businesses, particularly within the South Asian community, are being targeted by extortion threats in Surrey and throughout the country. This ongoing investigation highlights the serious nature of extortion-related violence and the commitment of law enforcement to address these crimes effectively.