RACISM: Is racism behind the nonsense being spread online in the small town of Squamish near Whistler where disinformation was being spread on social media about kidnappings and human trafficking by some imaginary South Asian gang. But the Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish clarified on Monday that after their thorough investigation, they’ve found none of the rumours about such crimes to be true. Police addressed the ongoing disinformation and continued concerns circulating on social media regarding potential kidnappings or attempted kidnappings and said a thorough and comprehensive investigation confirms that no such incidents have occurred and no credible evidence to support the incidents.

By PD Raj – Senior Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

SQUAMISH – Is racism behind the nonsense being spread online in the small town of Squamish near Whistler where disinformation was being spread on social media about kidnappings and human trafficking by some imaginary South Asian gang.

But the Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish clarified on Monday that after their thorough investigation, they’ve found none of the rumours about such crimes to be true.

Police addressed the ongoing disinformation and continued concerns circulating on social media regarding potential kidnappings or attempted kidnappings and said a thorough and comprehensive investigation confirms that no such incidents have occurred and no credible evidence to support the incidents.

“The social media posts that targeted a specific vehicle and individual have been confirmed to not be involved in this report. There is also no evidence to support the information circulating about a human trafficking ring in Squamish involving a South Asian gang. The Ace of Spades decal is also not gang-related. There has been information spread online that there are multiple victims and the RCMP in Squamish have not received any related reports,” RCMP said in a press release.

They said we strongly encourage members of the community to avoid using social media to target individuals or attempt to address grievances online. These kinds of posts can quickly escalate tensions, misinform the public, and put innocent people at risk. If you’re concerned about a person’s actions or suspect criminal activity, the best course of action is to report it directly to the police.

“Social media can be a powerful communication tool, but it also has the potential to spread misinformation that can lead to unnecessary fear within the community,” says Inspector Robert Dykstra, Officer in Charge of the Sea to Sky RCMP. “The recent social media posts contain inaccurate information and has heightened concerns. We urge everyone to be cautious about what they read and share, and to rely on verified sources of information.”

If you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to police. By doing so, we can work together to ensure that our community stays safe and well-informed.

For questions, please contact the Sea to Sky RCMP- Squamish at 604-892-6100.