Police operations aimed at completely ousting protesters in downtown Ottawa for more than three weeks continued on Sunday.
The Ottawa Police Service says it has made at least 191 arrests since Thursday.
He said 103 people will face criminal charges. A majority are charged with mischief and obstruction of justice. In all, 389 charges were laid.
Of those charged, 89 were released on conditions. In particular, they must avoid being in certain designated sectors.
Police report that 79 vehicles were towed. She cleared six streets, including Wellington and Bay, and the John A. MacDonald parking lot.
On Sunday evening, the Ottawa Police Service assured all businesses that were forced to close their doors during the occupation that they could now reopen them safely. On social media, police said streets had just been reopened to car and pedestrian traffic.
Police also thanked traders and residents in the protest area for their patience.
Earlier in the day, the acting chief of the Ottawa Police Service, Steve Bell, indicated in a press conference that the officers will be demobilized when the authorities are certain that there is no longer any threat of occupation.
RCMP Deputy Commissioner Mike Duheme said law enforcement, federal partners and financial institutions froze 206 financial products. The account of a payment processor estimated at $3.8 million was also frozen.
Meanwhile, elected federal officials are continuing the debate in the House of Commons on the application of the Emergencies Act. They still have to approve or suspend it in a vote tomorrow night.
SIU Investigating
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit — the equivalent of the BEI — says it has opened an investigation into two incidents that occurred during police operations to dislodge anti-government protesters who have been occupying downtown Ottawa for several weeks.
According to preliminary information, a 49-year-old woman was seriously injured by a Toronto police officer on horseback.
An investigation has also been opened into Vancouver Police Department officers who allegedly discharged less-lethal weapons at people in the Sparks and Bank streets area Saturday night.
The Unit says no one has reported any injuries during this incident. She asks anyone who has been hit by a projectile to contact her.
These incidents would have occurred during police operations having led to 191 arrests since Thursday.