Ottawa police increase downtown presence, issue new warning to convoy protesters
CTV
Police are increasing their presence at the 'Freedom Convoy' demonstration in Ottawa, with groups of officers arriving downtown and handing out new warnings to protesters to leave now.
It's the latest sign that police action to break up the downtown Ottawa occupation could be imminent.
"We want to inform you that you will face severe penalties under provincial and federal legislation if you do not cease further unlawful activity and remove your vehicle and/or property immediately from all unlawful protest sites," the new notice says.
Officers could be seen handing the leaflets out to people in their trucks Thursday. A group of officers could also be seen gathering at the Chateau Laurier hotel.
It's the second day in a row police have handed out leaflets warning protesters. On Wednesday, police handed out notices to demonstrators warning them to "leave this area now."
