Police arrest some Ambassador Bridge protesters as blockade begins to clear
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At least two arrests were made on Sunday morning as police attempt to clear out protesters blockading Windsor, Ont.’s Ambassador Bridge.
Police have made arrests as they continue to clear protesters blockading Windsor, Ont.’s Ambassador Bridge.
Dozens of trucks, cars, pickups and vans have blocked traffic in both directions at Canada’s busiest border crossing to the U.S. for several days. By Sunday morning, the trucks and remaining protestors were greeted by a heavy police presence.
The demonstrators are part of the so-called “Freedom Convoy” that is protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and quarantine rules for cross-border truck drivers.
At least two arrests were made on Sunday morning, according to Global News reporter Sean O’Shea.
Windsor police said in a tweet that enforcement actions in the demonstration area will continue with arrests being made and vehicles towed, adding “there will be zero tolerance for illegal activity”.
They urged the public to avoid the area.
Police and protesters had appeared to hit a stand-off on Saturday as protesters continued to occupy a stretch of road near the bridge despite warnings of arrest or vehicles being towed.
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