Police in Windsor, Ontario defended their actions Sunday in opposition to the "Freedom Convoy" after a number of protesters had been arrested and autos had been eliminated for blocking the Ambassador Bridge, which is a serious commerce route with the U.S.

"Police used discretion throughout the course of the demonstration to keep away from creating an unstable state of affairs and doubtlessly placing the general public in danger," police stated in a press release. "This exercising of police discretion shouldn't be confused with lack of enforcement."

On Sunday morning, police started eradicating protesters within the space and cleared two parked pickup vans. Intervention to finish the blockade got here after protestors gathered for almost every week to oppose vaccine mandates for truckers crossing to Canada from the U.S. Two days prior, a Canadian courtroom granted an injunction to permit police to begin to clear the autos and protesters.

"All through this demonstration, police have revered the protesters' freedom of expression and their proper to a peaceable meeting. The significance of public security remained the primary precedence of officers with the objective being a peaceable decision," police continued of their assertion. "Remaining dedicated to professionalism, retaining traces of communication open and utilizing correct police discretion, guided our response to this main occasion."

Automobiles had been towed on the bridge, which hyperlinks Detroit and Windsor, however visitors remained closed. Protesters who had been arrested are "all going through a cost of mischief" based on police.

"You will notice a continued police presence within the space with the intention to keep an atmosphere that's secure. In an effort to work in direction of resuming visitors movement, a steady evaluation of the state of affairs is significant to make sure a sustainable resolution," police stated, including, that there shall be "zero tolerance for criminal activity" as legislation enforcement continues its presence within the demonstration space.

Canadian Police Arrest Protestors on Ambassador Bridge
Canada's Windsor police stated that exercising of police discretion in dealing with the anti-vaccine demonstration "shouldn't be confused with lack of enforcement" after a number of arrests had been made to finish the blockade on Ambassador Bridge. Above, police encompass pickup vans as they clear protestors who blocked the doorway to the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor.Photograph by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP by way of Getty Photos

Over 4,000 protesters had been in downtown Ottawa on Saturday, based on the police.

"Security issues—arising from aggressive, unlawful conduct by many demonstrators—restricted police enforcement capabilities," Ottawa Police stated in a assertion on Saturday.

Newsweek contacted the Windsor Police for additional feedback and can replace the story as soon as a response is obtained.