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B.C., Lake Cowichan
2021-06-24 21:22 PDT
Today, on June 24, 2021, police enforcement continued at an encampment in the Braden Mainline Forest Service Road area near Port Renfrew.
During the course of the day, a total of 10 individuals were arrested; 7 of whom for breaching the injunction (civil contempt of court), and 3 for obstruction. Of note, 1 of those arrested today removed themselves voluntarily from their locking device.
All arrested persons were processed at the Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment.
There were also 4 individuals who were not removed today from their locking devices, after officers determined those individuals are able to free themselves voluntarily by unlocking from their non-permanent fixtures. A re-assessment will be made tomorrow or in subsequent days.
Since enforcement began, the RCMP have now arrested 301 individuals; at least 12 of whom were previously arrested. Of the 301 total arrested, 228 were for breaching the injunction (civil contempt of court), 65 were for obstruction, 4 were for mischief, 2 were for breaching their release conditions, 1 for counselling to resist arrest and 1 for assaulting a police officer.
All news releases on the Fairy Creek Watershed police enforcement issued to date can be found on the Lake Cowichan RCMP Detachment website.
Released by:
Sgt. Chris ManseauDivision Media Relations OfficerBC RCMP Communication ServicesDesk: 778-290-3791Cellular: 250-413-7954Email: chris.manseau@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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