Extortion Investigation Leads to Arrests
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•5 more arrests in Peel extortion incidents targeting South Asian businesses
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Extortion is a 'disturbing trend' targeting South Asian businesses in Brampton and Mississauga .
Peel Regional Police established the Extortion Investigative Task Force in late 2023 .
The task force has investigated more than 60 incidents, made 21 arrests and laid 154 charges.
The investigations have led to the seizure of 20 firearms, more than 11 kilograms of methamphetamines and more than $10,000 in proceeds of crime.
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