Police Mass Arresting, Beating Freedom Convoy Protesters in Ottawa – Opinion

We reported that Ottawa police moved into the Freedom Convoy protestors’ homes this morning. A couple of organizers had been arrested by police on Thursday. It was a sign that the police would be taking action. So that they wouldn’t have to deal with thousands of newcomers, they tried to make sure everyone was gone before weekend. While they did a lot of arrests Friday, they may not have achieved their aim, as there were so many people — and more will be coming.

The police arrived with their names covered, so they couldn’t be seen on their uniforms, and with tow trucks that the government had said they would conscript into service under the Emergencies Act invoked by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Some trucks’ names were not marked on plates and some had their plates covered. One driver even had his face hidden by a mask. These people are not proud of their actions.

“Police here are now breaking vehicle windows at gunpoint. They are rolling in busloads of officers and tow trucks without plates on them, “ from trucker Matt McKenzie #FreedomConvoy #Ottawa

— Sara A. Carter (@SaraCarterDC) February 18, 2022

It was unbelievable to see the scenes at Ottawa, where dozens of officers are armed and a large tow truck arrive.
Source: https://t.co/PujyzksT91 pic.twitter.com/W8AO7W7ApR

— Wittgenstein (@backtolife_2022) February 18, 2022

As a precaution against dissenting Canadians, police are currently breaking into vehicles of protestors.

What is the virus in this?pic.twitter.com/tQ1NVsXZn1

— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) February 18, 2022

Here you can see the mask worn by the towtruck guy.

The windows on the vehicle being tow were probably smashed. There are no longer any demonstrators on Nicholas St. They’ve either been arrested or have left on their own. pic.twitter.com/Bi1qSCfVpI

— Ashley Burke (@AshleyBurkeCBC) February 18, 2022

Protestors in Ottawa are increasing in number pic.twitter.com/6eytZFYxgx

— Ashley Burke (@AshleyBurkeCBC) February 18, 2022

There were many police officers present, with some heavily armed.

Canada has a terrible image. pic.twitter.com/uX9bA3c2Fz

— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) February 18, 2022

Media reported that the police were even trying to hold them back from the enforcement area — presumably to prevent them from seeing what was going on.

Protesters tried to keep the line when the police arrived, and locked arms with police to stop them from leaving. They were not fighting back against the police, although one Fox News reporter said they were “shoving.” Indeed, it was the police shoving and trying to break the line, precipitating the action. The people were holding the backs of the people locking arms, so no one was actually physically shoving the police — they were just “holding the line” of people.

One point, police pulled a protester from the man they were linked to and then began to kick him. He disappeared behind the line of police officers.

Ottawa Police Officer Knee-Throws Already-Wounded Man on the Ground

You can order “just following orders” pic.twitter.com/QENbjWuhvA

— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) February 18, 2022

An additional encounter involved a veteran who was being removed by police.

Youtube video shows Ottawa police heavily arming themselves and throwing a man who appears to be an old veteran to the ground. They are beginning to arrest people gathered at Colonel By Dr. #FreedomConvoyCanada2022

Source: https://t.co/2UxhtkjZOX pic.twitter.com/YxbfWQgl89

— Cosmin Dzsurdzsa (@cosminDZS) February 18, 2022

Here is another protester, who was apparently being assaulted by police with a baton. These people did not respond to police. They merely refused to be removed from the locked armlines. These people are beaten and kicked with weapons.

Ottawa police keep on advancing against protesters and overpowering resistance with guns.

Trudeau believed this was the best way to preserve safety. pic.twitter.com/iFOyFUeayN

— The Vigilant Fox 🦊 (@VigilantFox) February 18, 2022

They had a lot of fun at the protest, which included bouncy house, spas and snowball fights such as that they had Thursday evening. These were the dangerous “terrorists.”

At the Freedom Protest in Ottawa, a snowball fight broke out.

Footage @PuffinsPictures pic.twitter.com/ditDmyK5mm

— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 18, 2022

But in a symbol of how broken Canada’s freedoms now are, the police even destroyed the bouncy houses on Friday.

. @thevivafreiJust arrived at the remains from the bouncy castles pic.twitter.com/S536AD6J46

— Poso Remembers Ottawa (@JackPosobiec) February 18, 2022

This is also a good picture of the wreckage of Justin Trudeau’s career.

Even though the city has gotten rid some of its more radical progressives, it still left evil liberals at the top, like Deputy Chief Steve Bell and Matt Torigian who were not willing to execute this plan. This is outrageous.

Protesters are still visible, but the police could have underestimated what it would take to get them away. They might have the weekend if they get through all of this. We’ll keep you updated as this continues to unfold.