Expect large police presence in downtown Ottawa as trucker convoy arrives
CTV
Ottawa's police chief is urging people to avoid downtown Ottawa this weekend with a large convoy of truckers set to arrive downtown, and warned that anyone who breaks the law will be prosecuted.
Chief Peter Sloly also issued a stark warning to any protesters who break the law: they will be prosecuted.
“Let me be very clear: we are prepared to investigate, arrest if necessary, charge and prosecute anyone who acts violently or breaks the law in the demonsrations, or in association with the demonstrations," Sloly said Friday ahead of the convoy's arrival.
"We have the capability and commitment to pursue investigations and prosecutions well after the demonstrations have ended.”
The trucker convoy protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health measures left Kingston, Ont. shortly after 8:30 a.m., according to police there. They are scheduled to arrive in Ottawa early afternoon.
