How extortion gangs spread fear in Canada's diaspora communities

Ron Chhinzer, former police officer and national expert on gang prevention, discusses Canada's growing extortion gang crisis. He explores why South Asian communities in Brampton, Surrey, and Calgary have become the targets for these crimes, tracing the issue to historical tensions between India and Sikh separatists. He also details how transnational gangs operate, the challenges facing law enforcement, and argues for repealing bail reform and strengthening immigration vetting to combat this growing threat. This episode is a part of The Hub's new Fault Lines initiative, which examines the pressures pulling Canadian society apart and the principles that can hold it together. Click here to learn more: https://thehub.ca/fault-lines/. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch a video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Stephen Staley - Host Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press - Photo Credit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.