Calgary police have made a second arrest in the investigation into ongoing extortion threats targeting South Asian communities.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 7, patrol officers stopped a vehicle after observing it commit a traffic violation in the 7000 block of Falconridge Boulevard N.E. Officers recognized the vehicle as matching the description of one believed to be involved in a March 4 extortion-related shooting in the 800 block of Saddleridge Drive N.E.

Police seized the vehicle and arrested the driver Friday.

Following the arrest, police have charged 21-year-old Jaskaran Singh with discharging a firearm with intent.

It’s the second extortion-related arrest police have made this week, after a man was charged for extortion and uttering threats, part of a series of escalating incidents including alleged threats and vandalism at two daycares outside of Calgary.

“This is a significant win for our investigators and for the community,” Supt. Jeff Bell said at a press conference Friday.

“Another arrest this week underscores our message that this does not belong in our city. Those responsible should understand that we will pursue them relentlessly, using all legal avenues to ensure public safety, stop the violence and hold offenders accountable.”

There have been 41 extortion attempts in Calgary since January 2025, according to a police news release. Eighteen of those incidents have involved shootings at homes, businesses or vehicles, police said.

No injuries have been reported in the city, police said.

Bell said investigating extortion activities is a top priority for the force, with police dedicating resources to its organized crime unit and working with partners at ALERT.

“Bullets are flying in the streets and we have to prevent that violence,” Bell said.

“Public safety is paramount and the primary focus of the Calgary Police Service, and so when the violence is raised to that level, especially with that volume, we have to take action.”