#BREAKING: As of 3 pm EST today — Ottawa police have arrested 70 protesters and have laid a wide array of charges. #ottawa #ottawaconvoy
Interim Chief Steve Bell says the "methodical" plan to end the protests has moved "slowly and safely."
He says officers have been professional in the face of "taunts, slurs towards them." #cdnpoli #ottawa #ottawaconvoy
He says officers have been professional in the face of "taunts, slurs towards them." #cdnpoli #ottawa #ottawaconvoy
Interim Chief Bell says so far there have been no need to use Children's Aid to assist kids in the crowd.
He says it "shocks and surprises" him that they've seen children "put in harm's way" during the operation.
#ottawa #ottawaconvoy
He says it "shocks and surprises" him that they've seen children "put in harm's way" during the operation.
#ottawa #ottawaconvoy
Interim Chief Bell says they won't be disclosing how many officers are taking part in this mobilization to end the demonstration.
He doesn't answer direct question on whether they'll be using the tear gas police have been carrying. #ottawa #ottawaconvoy
He doesn't answer direct question on whether they'll be using the tear gas police have been carrying. #ottawa #ottawaconvoy
Interim Chief Bell says police have used the Emergencies Act to make arrests.
He says there have been "no injuries to protesters" and one minor injury to one officer.
#ottawa #ottawaprotest
He says there have been "no injuries to protesters" and one minor injury to one officer.
#ottawa #ottawaprotest
Interim Chief Bell says they're not providing any numbers on how many protesters remain either.
#ottawa #cdnpoli #ottnews
#ottawa #cdnpoli #ottnews
That's the end of the press conference.
The interim chief thanked every member of the media who asked him a question yesterday.
Not today.
The interim chief thanked every member of the media who asked him a question yesterday.
Not today.
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