SURREY Mayor Brenda Locke said in a statement on Tuesday that she is “absolutely appalled and outraged that not one, but two dangerous sex offenders have been released into our community in a mere two-week span.”

She added: “It is beyond comprehension why multiple high-risk offenders are being unleashed into our City, which has the largest youth population in B.C. This is utterly unacceptable. The blatant disregard for the safety and security of our community, particularly our most vulnerable individuals, is a grave injustice that cannot be overlooked.”

Locke said: “I call on Corrections Canada to ensure that such individuals are released throughout all B.C. jurisdictions in a proportionate manner. This burden must be borne by all communities. I further call for rigorous monitoring following the release of any such individuals into this community so that it does not further task our police service and create risk for our residents. The protection of our community must be prioritized above all else.”