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By James Peters

Trans Mountain Protest

Merritt woman arrested for disrupting Trans Mountain worksite near Coquihalla Summit

Oct 5, 2020 | 5:06 PM

MERRITT, B.C. — A Merritt woman has been arrested for disrupting construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion near the Coquihalla Summit.

According to an RCMP news release, the confrontation took place near Falls Lake Road on Sept. 30, just after 8:30 a.m.

Mounties responded to the report of a woman who had parked her car in a way that obstructed Trans Mountain workers.

The woman was confronted by private security staff, who showed her a copy of a court order that showed her actions in breach of a Supreme Court injunction.

RCMP arrested the 47-year-old before releasing her from custody. The B.C. Prosecution Service will determine whether she will be charged.

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“The RCMP remind citizens that they have the right to lawful, peaceful and safe protest and the companies have a right to complete their work,” said Cpl. Mike Rail of Upper Fraser Valley RCMP.