The entire video has a valedictory farewell-to-the-troops vibe. It's… something. https://t.co/66ZFLSKukm
— Glen E. McGregor (@glen_mcgregor) February 17, 2022
Canada Cops Arrest Freedom Convoy Leader After Warning Protesters In Ottawa To ‘Get Out Now’ And Flooding Capital’s Streets With Officers: Trudeau Fights To Keep His Emergency Powers Alive
Canadian police arrested one of the most high-profile leaders of the Freedom Convoy on Thursday afternoon, hours after Ottawa police warned protesters that they had to move their trucks from the center of the capital.
Chris Barber is being held in custody and is expected to face criminal charges, CBC reported.
Barber, a truck driver who led the Saskatchewan portion of the protest convoy that has been in Ottawa for the last three weeks, was walking down the street with several friends when police detained him.
Canada Trucker Protest – Live: Convoy Organizer Arrested As Police Take Action On Defiant Ottawa Occupation
Under the Emergencies Act invoked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, law enforcement officials have the ability to arrest people for obstruction of roadways and disruptive behaviour within a no-go exclusion zone. Authorities also have the power to seize vehicles and freeze bank accounts.
