Twelve people were arrested Monday night at a truckers’ protest blocking the Pacific Highway border crossing in Surrey, B.C.
Around 9 p.m., RCMP officers moved in and ordered the demonstrators to leave the area of 176 Street and 2nd Avenue, but not everyone complied.
This was the biggest crackdown at the border crossing since the protest against COVID-19 measures began there last week, inspired by the ongoing demonstration on Parliament Hill.
Over the weekend, some drivers drove their trucks over a median, breaching a police blockade and leading to four arrests.
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Traffic began moving across the border again just after midnight.
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It’s unclear if this is the end of the demonstration, but protesters have said they will not cease until all COVID-19 mandates are lifted.
The total number of people arrested at the border is now 16, which includes four people arrested on the weekend.
Surrey RCMP officers were assisted by RCMP E Division, the Lower Mainland Integrated Tactical Troop and surrounding area detachments.
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