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Crime
Five Indian-Origin Men Detained in Canada on Charges of Extortion, Shootings, Arson and Drugs
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 11:48 AM
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Canadian authorities have arrested five men of Indian origin on allegations of extortion, shootings, arson and drug offences as part of a broader investigation into organized crime.
In Canada, police arrested five men of Indian origin on charges that include extortion, shootings, arson and drug offences. The arrests were carried out as part of a wider investigation into organized criminal activity.
The men are accused of targeting local businesses for extortion, participating in violent incidents, setting fires and trafficking controlled substances. Canadian law‑enforcement agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and federal investigators, are coordinating the inquiry.
Officials said the operation was a joint effort across multiple agencies aimed at curbing cross‑border criminal networks involving Indian nationals. No further details about the suspects’ identities or the specific incidents have been released at this time.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and pursue additional leads.
The men are accused of targeting local businesses for extortion, participating in violent incidents, setting fires and trafficking controlled substances. Canadian law‑enforcement agencies, including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and federal investigators, are coordinating the inquiry.
Officials said the operation was a joint effort across multiple agencies aimed at curbing cross‑border criminal networks involving Indian nationals. No further details about the suspects’ identities or the specific incidents have been released at this time.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather evidence and pursue additional leads.