不列颠哥伦比亚的首屈一指的敲诈勒索事件 引发了一场“慢动作中的恐怖攻击”, 要求采取更强有力的打击有组织犯罪行动。 British Columbia's premier calls extortion surge a "terror attack in slow motion," demanding stronger action against organized crime.

不列颠哥伦比亚省总理大卫·埃比(David Eby)将勒索犯罪激增称为“慢动作的恐怖攻击”, 指出这些犯罪对社区,特别是城市地区社区造成严重的心理、经济和社会影响。 British Columbia Premier David Eby has labeled a surge in extortion crimes as a "terror attack in slow motion," citing their severe psychological, economic, and social impact on communities, particularly in urban areas. 他强调,有组织犯罪集团越来越多地以企业和个人为目标使用威胁和胁迫手段,呼吁执法部门、联邦机构和社区之间加强合作。 He emphasized that organized crime groups are increasingly using threats and coercion to target businesses and individuals, calling for stronger cooperation between law enforcement, federal agencies, and communities. Ebby指出,现有资源和法律工具不足,并说该省正在探讨新的立法和增加专门单位的资金,以对付日益增长的威胁,敦促居民报告可疑活动。 Eby noted existing resources and legal tools are inadequate and said the province is exploring new legislation and increased funding for specialized units to combat the growing threat, urging residents to report suspicious activity.