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Surrey Punjabi-Hindi Radio Station Hit in Drive-By Shooting as B.C. Extortion Task Force Takes Lead

Investigators link the attack to an ongoing extortion pattern targeting South Asian businesses.

The location of the newly branded Swift Radio station in Surrey, B.C. Staff arrived on Tuesday morning to find evidence of shots fired at the building.
The location of the newly branded Swift Radio station in Surrey, B.C. Staff arrived on Tuesday morning to find evidence of shots fired at the building.
Surrey Police Chief Constable Norm Lipinski discusses the city's extortion spree on Sept. 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Surrey Police say shots were fired at Swift 1200 AM between 8:30 and 9 p.m. on Sept. 29 in the Newton area, with staff discovering the damage the next morning.
  • The incident is described as a targeted drive-by with no injuries, and bullet holes were documented at the exterior door and inside near a host’s chair.
  • Police say the case is extortion-related and have transferred the investigation to the Provincial Extortion Task Force.
  • Authorities report executing search warrants, identifying persons of interest and expecting arrests, though none have been announced in B.C. so far.
  • The station had recently aired segments on extortion threats and the federal terrorist designation of the Bishnoi gang, and Surrey has logged 48 extortion-related reports as of Sept. 22.