Ottawa police warn protesters they could be charged for blocking downtown streets
CTV
Nearly two weeks into the truckers demonstration in downtown Ottawa, police issued a new warning that anyone blocking city streets could be charged with mischief to property.
Ottawa police issued a "message to demonstrators" Wednesday afternoon as hundreds of trucks and vehicles remain parked on Wellington Street and other roads in the area.
"We are providing you notice that anyone blocking streets or assisting others in the block of streets may be committing a criminal offence," said police. "You must immediately cease further unlawful activity or you may face charges."
The service says demonstrators could be arrested without a warrant for blocking streets or assisting others, and vehicles may be seized and possibly forfeited.
Police also warned of possible future consequences for people crossing the border for work.
