Canadian police move in to clear protesters occupying bridge

Edited by Ed Newman
2022-02-12 10:23:09

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Police officers stand guard as truckers and supporters continue blocking access to the Ambassador Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor [Carlos Osorio/Reuters]

Windsor, February 12 (RHC)-- Canadian police say they are enforcing a court order to clear protesters occupying a key bridge on the Canada-US border, after a judge granted an injunction to end the blockade by people opposing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

The police action on Saturday comes after demonstrators blocked the Ambassador Bridge, a vital link between Windsor, Ontario, prompting calls from US President Joe Biden to end the blockade. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised Biden quick action to end the crisis.

On Friday, a judge granted an injunction to end the occupation, while the province of Ontario declared an emergency.



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