Pubdate: Fri, 11 Aug 2017
Source: Province, The (CN BC)
Copyright: 2017 Postmedia Network Inc.
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/476
Author: Steve Gunson
Page: 24

CALLS GROWING TO CURB DEADLY VIOLENCE IN LOWER MAINLAND

Re: Surrey on edge after trio of shootings, Aug. 10

It doesn't take a genius to figure out the root cause of the deadly
violence happening in the Lower Mainland is control of the illegal
drug trade. Control, fear and retaliation are all part of this nasty
business.

What is even more disturbing is the family and friends of these thugs
know about their criminal activity. B.C. Public Safety Minister Mike
Farnworth is correct in saying, "Parents and family members have the
information and need to come forward."

Until the community starts addressing the root causes, the violence
will continue.

Steve Gunson, Abbotsford
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MAP posted-by: Matt