Police arrest five more suspects in ongoing extortion cases against South Asian businesses in Ontario.

Peel Regional Police have made five additional arrests in connection with extortion incidents targeting South Asian businesses in Brampton and Mississauga. The Extortion Investigative Task Force (EITF) has investigated over 60 incidents, leading to 21 arrests and 154 criminal charges. The task force has also seized 20 firearms, recovered over 11 kg of methamphetamines, and confiscated $10,000 in proceeds of crime. Victims are urged to contact police instead of making payments.

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