Ottawa police say greater than 450 tickets have been issued within the "Crimson Zone" round Parliament Hill this weekend, because the "Freedom Convoy" demonstration continues in downtown Ottawa.
"In a single day, demonstrators exhibited extraordinarily disruptive and illegal behaviour, which offered dangers to public security and unacceptable misery for Ottawa residents," mentioned police.
Lots of of automobiles stay parked on Wellington Avenue and roads within the Parliamentary Precinct as a part of the protest in opposition to COVID-19 vaccine mandates and different public well being measures.
In a single day, there have been 250 individuals on Wellington Avenue and a big crowd of 350 individuals at Rideau and Sussex, based on police. Residents complained about one other night time of unlawful fireworks, loud music and horn honking Saturday night time and Sunday morning.
In a press release Sunday morning, police mentioned 97 legal investigations are underway.
"Intelligence and proof gathering groups proceed to gather monetary, digital, car registration, driver identification, insurance coverage standing, and different associated proof that shall be utilized in legal prosecutions," mentioned police in a press release.
"The Ottawa Police Service is actively working with Canadian, U.S. and worldwide safety companies authorities to analyze email-based threats to public officers."
The Ottawa Police Hate-motivated crime hotline has obtained over 200 requires service.
Police and Bylaw Companies officers have issued greater than 450 tickets since Saturday morning. Tickets had been issued for the next infractions.
Extreme noise
Use of Fireworks
Failure to drive in marked lane
Crimson mild violations
Driving by a No Truck Route
Seatbelt violation
Driving a motorized vehicle on a sidewalk
Cellphone
Disobey signal
Improper muffler
Tint (too darkish)
Obstructed license plate
Failure to supply paperwork
Stunt Driving (car seized)
Suspended license
No Insurance coverage
Police mentioned a number of automobiles had been seized and towed, together with one stolen truck and an deserted car in a roadway.
On Saturday, Chief Peter Sloly mentioned police wanted further sources to take care of the "Freedom Convoy" protest, together with the policing wants of town.
Police have responded to over 650 requires service in relation to the demonstration because it started.
On Saturday, police had mentioned 70 tickets for site visitors violations had been issued within the "Crimson Zone" round Parliament Hill.
Seven individuals have been arrested up to now.
Dozens of automobiles block the intersection of Rideau Avenue and Mackenzie Avenue on Saturday night time.
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