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…

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78 Year Old Man Arrested for Honking During Ottawa Anti-Mandate Demonstration.

A 78-year-old man was arrested and fined by Ottawa police for honking his horn in support of the continuing truckers’ protest in the nation’s capital. On February 6, Gerry Charlebois was driving near the truckers’ Freedom Convoy protests when he was stopped by police at Besserer and Friel Streets after giving the truckers “a thumbs-up and a honk.” According to a video posted to Twitter, when Charlebois was obtaining his identification from the rear of his vehicle, a police officer wrenched his arm, knocking him to the ground and cutting and bruised him. The police subsequently arrested Charlebois on grounds that he had failed to identify himself, and gave him a ticket of $110 for allegedly generating “unnecessary noise.” David Anber, a criminal lawyer who is representing Charlebois, said the arrest is “unlawful.” “The question of the arrest’s legality is…

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Police Confiscated Fuel From Freedom Convoy Protest Site & Arrested Several Protesters.

After issuing a statement warning that individuals attempting to bring supplies to support the thousands of demonstrators opposing COVID-19 mandates and limitations gathered in the city will be detained, police in Canada’s capital have began seizing fuel and say they have made many arrests. “IMPORTANT: Anyone attempting to bring material supports (gas, etc.) to the demonstrators could be subject to arrest. Enforcement is underway,”  On Feb. 6 in the early afternoon, Ottawa police issued a statement on social media stating that “enforcement is underway.” Police stated they had arrested seven people in a statement made at 9 p.m. local time. Throughout the day, people were arrested on suspicion of mischief. Multiple vehicles and fuel containers were also seized, according to police. Protesters who talked to The Epoch Times said police did not arrest them for carrying fuel on February 6,…

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