Bad bad optics…. https://t.co/B1DEjGzSlN
— clif (@clif_high) February 19, 2022
Tonight.
Earlier…
RCMP on horses just pushed back the crowd. The scene in front of the senate building is absolute chaos right now. pic.twitter.com/4ewGRx0njg
— Rachel Emmanuel (@Emmanuel_Rach) February 18, 2022
Tonight.
Earlier…
Ontario provincial police and federal Royal Canadian Mounted Police have joined forces to dismantle the ‘Freedom Convoy’
This afternoon.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Via Al Jazeera:
Ottawa police have asked protesters to “remain peaceful and lawful” as they moved in to clear an occupation that has blockaded the centre of the Canadian capital for three weeks.
Dozens of police vehicles, including a large black armoured car, and about 100 police officers arrived near the Ottawa Art Gallery at about 8am (13:00 GMT) on Friday, where about 20 vehicles have been parked since late January, blocking the roadway.
“If you do not leave now, you will be arrested,” police said, banging on windows of vehicles, Al Jazeera’s Roger Lemoyne reported. At least four people were arrested.
Ottawa police have increased their presence in the downtown core of Ottawa over the past several days, as they coordinated with Ontario provincial police and federal Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to clear out participants in the so-called “Freedom Convoy”.
Ottawa police arrest protesters to end Canadian trucker blockade (Al Jazeera)
Canada protests: Police begin to make arrests at Ottawa protest (BBC)
Roger Lemoyne/Al Jazeera
Meanwhile…
All media who are attending the area, please keep a distance and stay out of police operations for your safety. Anyone found within areas undergoing enforcement may be subject to arrest. There will be a media availability later today at 474 Elgin Street. #ottnews
— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) February 18, 2022
Oh.