By Canadian Press

Arrests as RCMP clear protest near Pacific Highway border crossing in B.C.

Feb 15, 2022 | 8:05 AM

VANCOUVER — The Canada Border Services Agency says traffic is moving again south of Vancouver at the Pacific Highway border crossing leading to Washington state.

Surrey RCMP Const. Sarbjit Sangha says officers ordered demonstrators out of the area just north of the crossing late yesterday.

She says several people were arrested but was unable to confirm numbers.

Police have said four people were facing mischief charges after weekend arrests, as opponents of COVID-19 public health mandates blocked routes leading to British Columbia’s main point of entry for commercial truck traffic. 

Sangha says Mounties are now monitoring southbound traffic at the Pacific Highway crossing to ensure drivers intend to enter the United States.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 15, 2022.

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