Over 25 Protesters Arrested at Canada-U.S Border Crossing.

On Feb. 13, police made further arrests to clear a protest barricade at a key Ontario border crossing, known as the Canada–US crossing, that connects Windsor and Detroit. The first arrest was made on Feb. 12 at the Ambassador Bridge, when a 27-year-old man was detained “for a criminal offense in relation to the demonstration.” Each day, hundreds of millions of dollars in trade pass through the international border crossing between Canada and the United States. On February 13, more arrests were made. Police said they’ve made more than 25 arrests, the majority of which are for criminal mischief. After a court ruling on Feb. 11 gave police broader power to clear the roadblock, police began moving in on the morning of Feb. 12. Since February 6, protesters have been occupying the site, demanding an end to COVID-19 regulations and … Continue reading Over 25 Protesters Arrested at Canada-U.S Border Crossing.