The first 11 protesters to be arrested in connection to the Coutts, Alta., border blockade made their first court appearance Tuesday afternoon on charges that include conspiracy to murder, mischief and possession of a weapon.
Highlights
- At least 13 people have been arrested at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing in southern Alberta.
- Most face charges of mischief to property over $5,000 and possession of a weapon.
- A total of 13 have been charged with conspiracy to murder in relation to a protest against pandemic restrictions near the main U.S.
- border crossing.
- Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the situation at the border crossing will no longer be tolerated and heavy equipment is now in place to assist police clearing Highway 4 of vehicles.
- The on-and-off blockade of the normally busy border crossing by people opposed to COVID-19 health restrictions has lasted over two weeks.