Alberta border protesters make court appearance on weapons charges, conspiracy to murder
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RCMP have laid charges against a group of protesters arrested in connection with a blockade at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing as the 11 men and women are set to make their first court appearance Tuesday morning.
CBC News has obtained a list of the names and charges of the first 11 protesters to be arrested ahead of two more who were taken into custody later on Monday.
The on-and-off blockade of the normally busy border crossing by people opposed to COVID-19 health restrictions has lasted more than two weeks.
The arrests followed an RCMP raid of trailers in the early morning hours on Monday when officers seized guns, body armour, a large quantity of ammunition and high-capacity firearm magazines.
Most of the accused face charges of mischief to property over $5,000 and possession of a weapon.
Three also face an additional charge of conspiracy to murder with one man also charged with uttering threats.
Prosecutor Steven Johnston and defence lawyer Yoav Niv have made arrangements for most of the accused to be released on bail. Those facing conspiracy to murder charges must have a bail hearing before a superior court judge at a later date.
Since the early morning hours on Monday, at least 13 people were arrested in relation to a protest against pandemic restrictions near the main U.S. border crossing in southern Alberta.
Here are the names, charges, ages and hometowns for the accused.
Ursula Allred, 22, Magrath.
Luke Berk, 62, Red Deer .
Chris Carbert, 44, Lethbridge.
Evan Colenutt, 23, Raymond.
Johnson Chichow Law, 39, Calgary.
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