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Lake Cowichan
2021-07-15 17:29 PDT
Police enforcement of the BC Supreme Court injunction order in the Fairy Creek Watershed area continued today, on July 15th 2021.
During the course of the day, individuals were again found to be locked in various devices. A total of 14 individuals were arrested; 11 for breaching the injunction (civil contempt of court), 1 for obstruction, and 1 for mischief. 1 individual remains in-custody for court while their identity is confirmed, while the others were processed and released in Port Renfrew.
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Since enforcement began, the RCMP have now arrested 426 individuals; at least 27 of whom were previously arrested. Of the 412 total arrested, 318 were for breaching the injunction (civil contempt of court), 84 were for obstruction, 10 were for mischief, 2 were for breaching their release conditions, 1 for counselling to resist arrest, 1 for resist arrest, 1 being intoxicated in a public place and 4 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.
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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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