From the board representing the truckers, tonight:
1/ "Approx. two hours ago, Ottawa police showed up in a very aggressive show of force, there was probably 100 police officers in tactical gear with snipers on the roof. Im very pleased to report all of our truckers,...
1/ "Approx. two hours ago, Ottawa police showed up in a very aggressive show of force, there was probably 100 police officers in tactical gear with snipers on the roof. Im very pleased to report all of our truckers,...
2/ "kept their composure. It was extremely peaceful, they came in they took the fuel - which was their intent - their intent was to come in and confiscate the fuel that we have, that was donated, or purchased to be distributed to the trucks. ..."
3/ "However, I am pleased to say that that has no impact on our ability to continue operations whatsoever. It was absolutely inconsequential. ..."
4/ "I believe that I was very critical mistake on their part. It had no impact on our operations but it certainly raised morale within the people that are at Coventry. I'm very proud of the way our truckers conducted themselves, peacefully....."
5/ "Tomorrow I will be making a public statement to outline what we think will be a very measured, reasonable way forward. We believe it to be responsible, safe, and we would like to make this statement to try to get interested parties to a negotiating table"
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