Surrey police arrest man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for extortion, firearm offences

September 16, 2025

RED FM News Desk

Surrey Police Service (SPS) officers have arrested a man who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant by Peel Regional Police Service for extortion and firearms offences.

Police said that on July 11, a complainant contacted Peel Regional Police Service (PRPS) to report that they had allegedly been a victim of extortion and a shooting. During their investigation, Peel Regional Police investigators obtained a warrant for the arrest of Gurdeep Shergill.

On September 7, SPS officers became aware of Shergill’s presence in Surrey. Working with PRPS investigators, SPS members were able to locate and arrest Shergill on the Canada-wide warrant.

The 26-year-old Gurdeep Shergill has been arrested on charges of Discharge of Firearm with Intent and Extortion.

In a statement, SPS noted that Shergill has been returned to the Peel Region with the assistance of BC Corrections Sheriffs to appear in court for the charges.