Overview
- Police announced on Friday that five foreign nationals in their 20s are in custody and face extortion, arson, explosive, drug and multiple firearms charges.
- The probe began after co-owners of a Langley auto dealership reported extreme extortion demands in June 2025 that were followed by shootings and arson in Langley and Surrey.
- Project E_PURSUANCE led to four arrests in Surrey and one arrest of a resident of India at Toronto‑Pearson International Airport as investigators executed coordinated operations.
- Investigators seized firearms and drugs investigators suspect include cocaine, fentanyl and opium during the operation.
- RCMP say they have identified additional suspects, are sharing evidence with policing partners across Canada, expect more charges soon, and will test any alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang ties at trial.