Two men have been charged for their alleged involvement in extortion-related offences in Surrey dating back to 2024.

In a press release on Monday, the Lower Mainland District Joint Force Operation (JFO) said charges were laid on Oct. 6 after an investigation was initiated in January 2025.

On Aug. 10 2024, police were called to a home near 88 Avenue and 192 Street in the Port Kells neighbourhood shortly after 3 a.m.

Officers found signs of a shooting along with evidence of an attempted arson.

Someone associated with the home then received a demand for money on Aug. 11, police said, leading officers to believe the incident was linked to ongoing extortion attempts across the Lower Mainland.

The JFO announced on Monday that the BC Prosecution Service has laid charges against 26-year-old

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