Local, provincial, and federal law enforcement agencies work together to combat extortion through a coordinated, multi-level approach. They share intelligence, and align investigations and enforcement strategies to disrupt criminal networks targeting businesses and residents. This collaboration leverages federal resources and local expertise to ensure a comprehensive response that reduces the impact of organized crime and protects communities.
Local policing agencies -the Peel Regional Police in Brampton and Mississauga, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Caledon -lead community-level investigations into extortion. They manage victim support, and deploy specialized units for evidence gathering, interviews, risk management and mitigation, with the aim of identifying those responsible, laying charges and bringing cases before the courts.
Peel Regional Police: Extortion Task Force
Peel Regional Police launched a dedicated task force to address the rise of extortions in 2023 - providing rapid, community-level response, while leveraging intelligence and resources from provincial and federal partners, including the OPP, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). In addition, Peel Police have led targeted extortion investigations, such as Project Outsource
