B.C. Premier David Eby, Gary Anandasangaree, the federal minister of public safety, provincial and municipal representatives and police leadership will hold an announcement on Friday morning about strengthening the response to extortion threats and support for victims.

That press conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. PT.

Canada’s South Asian communities, including those in Surrey, B.C., have seen a wave of extortion-related threats and violence, with British Columbia establishing a team dedicated to such cases earlier in the fall.

The city of Surrey has also set up a $250,000 reward fund in a push to gather information that would lead to a conviction in extortion cases in the area.

Recently, the Law Society of B.C. sent out a notice to its members saying it is aware of recent incidents i

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