As the Trucker Convoy begins its third week, Ottawa police have mobilized in full force to crackdown on the protesters.
On Friday, police set up a perimeter around the protest zone and moved in to begin making mass arrests.
Access to Parliament Hill was blocked off overnight and a large number of police and armored vehicles arrived on the scene.
Their numbers grew throughout the morning.
Police presence is growing in the area near the freedom protest in Ottawa.
Footage by @PuffinsPictures pic.twitter.com/BoyoP6PZjZ
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 18, 2022
Once the officers had gathered, they began their descent into the protest zone. A massive line of Police clashed with protesters as they methodically pushed forward to corral the convoy.
Dozens of brave protesters, many of which were veterans, stood their ground and refused to budge as the line of officers continued to bear down on them.
Police and freedom protestors clash.
Footage by @PuffinsPictures pic.twitter.com/OF9ctey14V
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 18, 2022
The police were making arrests as they went, forcefully grabbing individuals who had been separated from their groups.
In one video, officers can be seen forcing a protester to the ground and kicking him once he is down.
Bystanders attempt to intervene, but the officers form a barricade around the man to block their action from view.
Police in Ottawa are hitting protesters to the ground and kneeing them. pic.twitter.com/Kr2L0t7dyB
— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) February 18, 2022
Officers then made their way into the convoy itself, where all of the vehicles are blockading the streets.
Armed police are removing people from their vehicles in Ottawa. pic.twitter.com/81AmSBXkuf
— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) February 18, 2022
Some people willingly got out of their vehicles when they were surrounded by officers, but others reportedly had their windows smashed out as they were forcibly removed.
One man, who has been at the protests for over a week, was removed after officers broke 3 of his windows to get him out of his vehicle.
This is Nick, he has been here a week. He just got arrested. Nick says they broke three of his windows to get him out of his car #cdnpoli #ottnews pic.twitter.com/s6tvSfG7qI
— Mackenzie Gray (@Gray_Mackenzie) February 18, 2022
It’s no wonder the Ottawa Police are keeping journalists out of the area by threatening them with jail time, this is getting ugly – and fast.
This is what happens with a tin pot, two-faced tyrant like Trudeau is in charge. It’s Canada’s Tiananmen Square moment.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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