ABBOTSFORD Police on Friday announced results from the last 90 days of 2025 (October to December) under Operation Community Shield:
• 1,820 patrols and safety checks at homes and businesses related to victims of extortion 24 hours a day.
• 87 individualized safety plans implemented.
• 46 judicial authorizations, including search warrants, production orders, and authorizations in support of additional investigative techniques.
• 4 investigations transitioned to the Provincial Extortion Task Force.
• 2 arrests, including that of Gursewak Singh on December 17, 2025.
• Launch of Project Disengage, Abbotsford Police’s extortion exit and intervention program.
• Establishment of a full-time Victim Services position focused exclusively on supporting extortion victims.
• Expanded public safety camera coverage across the city.
• Deployment of additional Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, bringing the total to six ALPR-equipped police vehicles in Abbotsford.
Abbotsford Police sai that between the onset of extortion-related violence in November 2023 and February 2026, they received a total of 89 reported extortion-related incidents. The majority of these incidents have been non-violent in nature, with only 10 involving shots being fired.
Year-to-date in 2026, Abbotsford Police say they have received 11 reported extortion incidents, all of which have been non-violent in nature.
Abbotsford Police (AbbyPD) said that community engagement and collaboration remain a central focus for them. “Throughout the past year, we have conducted outreach at local places of worship, hosted community meetings, and worked closely with extortion victims, businesses, and community partners. This past December, AbbyPD partnered with the community to establish a Community Advisory Group on Extortions. This collaboration has strengthened our collective response to extortion-related concerns,” they added.
