In Ottawa, “aggressive” protesters targeted by “chemical substances”

Ottawa police said on Saturday they used "chemical substances" to dislodge several hundred "aggressive" truckers who are still blocking the city, after more than three weeks of protest against health measures.

“Protesters continue to be aggressive and attack officers,” authorities tweeted.

"They refuse to obey orders to move," they say, adding that they used "chemical substances" against them.

The police also said they arrested 47 people and towed around 30 vehicles.

ARRESTS: 47 today

TOWED VEHICLES: 38 since yesterday

CLEAR STREETS: Protesters released on Wellington to O'Conner.#ottnews #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/0MTZqn2tKH

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) February 19, 2022

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