Over the past weekend, Ottawa’s police chief said law enforcement plans to continue cracking down on those who participated in the Freedom Convoy, even when the movement is completely dispersed.
This revelation follows the question of a journalist who wondered regarding the possible ” repercussions followingwardse” which might take place once morest the demonstrators who joined the movement… even if they had evacuated the premises and returned to their homes.
« Do you plan to actively prosecute the people you filmed who are still protesting? “asked the journalist, who continues with a second question:” What do you plan to do once the protest is over? »
« That’s an excellent question. And the simple answer is yes replied Steve Ball. ” If you were involved in this demonstration, we will actively seek to identify you with a view to financially sanctioning you and criminally prosecuting you. Absoutely. This survey will be carried out over the coming months. “, he hammered. And the police chief assures: I am committed to ensuring that this police investigation is done in such a way that the people who have invaded our streets are held to account. »
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Video transcript:
Journalist : “I was in the crowd yesterday and unfortunately I got pepper sprayed. I just have a question. The police use CCTV cameras, and some media reports that you are gathering information with these cameras. Can you tell us if there will be any possible repercussions for the protesters followingwards, even if they have withdrawn and returned to their homes? Do you plan to actively prosecute the people you filmed who are still protesting? What do you plan to do once the protest is over? »
Steve Ball : “That’s a great question. And the simple answer is yes. If you were involved in this demonstration, we will actively seek to identify you with a view to financially sanctioning you and criminally prosecuting you. Absoutely. This investigation will be carried out over the coming months and it will include many components on the financial level at the federal level, on the penal level at the provincial level (…). It is an investigation that will be long and complicated and it will take some time. I am committed to ensuring that this police investigation is done in such a way that the people who have invaded our streets are held to account. »