# RCMP investigation into extortion and explosives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rcmp-investigation-into-extortion-and-explosives > Updated: 2026-10-02T17:53:30.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2. Following a 16-month investigation titled ‘Project E_PURSUANCE’, the RCMP has arrested five men in connection with a series of crimes involving extortion, firearms, and explosives. The investigation originated from reports by auto dealership owners regarding extortion demands, which escalated to targeted shootings and arson attacks in Langley and Surrey during the summer of 2025. Authorities arrested one individual, 23-year-old Sanket Singla, at Pearson International Airport, while four other men were apprehended in Surrey. During the operation, the RCMP seized firearms and various suspected narcotics, including cocaine, fentanyl, and opium. The BC Prosecution Service has laid multiple charges under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. ## Claims - The investigation resulted in the seizure of firearms and suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and opium. (corroborated by 20 sources) - The BC Prosecution Service laid charges against five men on October 1. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Project E_PURSUANCE was a 16-month investigation into extortion targeting an auto dealership. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Sanket Singla, a 23-year-old from India, was arrested at Pearson International Airport. (corroborated by 20 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: RCMP arrest five men in connection with extortion and explosives case Five men face extortion, firearms, and explosives charges following a 16-month RCMP investigation into attacks on a British Columbia auto dealership. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rcmp-arrest-five-foreign-nationals-in-bc-extortion-investigation ### 2026-09-16: RCMP charges three in Drummondville clandestine lab investigation The RCMP has charged three men following the dismantling of a clandestine laboratory in Drummondville, while a warrant remains active for 47-year-old Jasmin Tremblay. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rcmp-charges-three-in-drummondville-clandestine-lab-investigation --- Cite as: RCMP investigation into extortion and explosives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rcmp-investigation-into-extortion-and-explosives