Forty-six folks have been arrested in Windsor, Ontario, on account of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate protest and blockade on the Ambassador Bridge by the Canadian Freedom Convoy.

In line with the Windsor Police Division, the arrests led to 90 costs related to the protest. Of these arrested, 43 have been charged with breaching a court docket order. Moreover, 37 autos and vans have been seized.

"There shall be continued police presence within the demonstration space to make sure public security," the division wrote in a brand new launch. "There shall be zero tolerance for any illegal exercise. There are ongoing investigations into the protestors' exercise."

Final month, the Canadian authorities imposed a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on cross-border truck drivers, requiring them to be totally vaccinated or face quarantine.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau enacted the Emergencies Act for the primary time in 50 years as a result of protests, which have been began by the self-declared Freedom Convoy towards the mandate.

Trudeau mentioned that Windsor protest was hurting not solely native residents, however the nation, as effectively. The Ambassador Bridge from Windsor to Detroit is the busiest worldwide crossing in North America.

"​​These unlawful blockades are hurting Canadians, and they should cease," he mentioned.

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A tractor-trailer strikes throughout the Ambassador Bridge border crossing from Windsor, Ontario, to Detroit, Michigan, on February 14, 2022. Greater than 40 folks have been arrested after holding an unlawful protest on the bridge. Picture by Geoff Robins/AFP by way of Getty Photos

The Emergencies Act granted Trudeau the authority to ship personnel to areas occupied by forces that "significantly [threaten] ​​the flexibility of the Authorities of Canada to protect the sovereignty, safety and territorial integrity of Canada."

One group on the U.S.-Alberta border is planning to face its floor towards getting the vaccine. As of 10:30 a.m. ET Tuesday, 11 arrests had been made there because the protest started on January 29.

A blockade in Alberta within the city of Coutts has been estimated to have brought about about $44 million price of products to not cross the border into america day by day.

However a number of the protests have drawn backlash from vaccinated truckers.

"​​I am working out of the gas in my trailer," Luis Restrepo advised International Information. "I am worrying about that. I am carrying produce from Sacramento, California, to Calgary. Just about nearly 40 hours proper now. I crossed the border on Saturday. I am over 40 hours proper now right here. I am caught simply throughout the border."

Replace 2/15/22, 10:55 a.m. ET: This story has been up to date with extra info.