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flag British Columbia spends $600,000 to expand its forensic firearms lab to combat rising extortion-related gun violence.

flag British Columbia is investing $600,000 to expand its forensic firearms lab to address a surge in extortion-related gun violence, improving processing speed and capacity. flag The upgrade, funded through a federal action fund, aims to prioritize urgent cases, accelerate charge approvals, and support law enforcement in tackling organized crime. flag Demand has risen sharply, with nearly 870 firearm exhibits submitted in 2024. flag The expansion follows political pressure and criticism over the response to escalating violence, including a recent call for a national extortion commissioner.

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