Edmonton police attended West Edmonton Mall for a planned anti-mask protest Saturday afternoon. In a news release, police said they were made aware of the protest prior to the event.
Three people were arrested for various charges, including outstanding warrants, uttering threats and public mischief, along with being previously banned from the mall.
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Police said the three, two men and a woman, will remain in police custody until Monday morning when Court of Queens Bench resumes.
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