Windsor Police say their officers and "policing partners" have started to move in on the convoy protesters blocking the Ambassador Bridge.
"The Windsor Police & its policing partners have commenced enforcement at and near the Ambassador Bridge. We urge all demonstrators to act lawfully & peacefully. Commuters are still being asked to avoid the areas affected by the demonstrations at this time," Windsor Police tweeted on Saturday mornixjmtzywng.
Since Friday night, the roads leading up to the bridge in in Windsor, Ont ., have seen a heavy police presence consisting of officers from Windsor Police, the RCMP, Ontario Provincial Police and police from agencies in other communities.
An Ontario Superior Court judge granted an injunction to remove the demonstrators, which went into effect at 7 p.m. on Friday. Ontario Premier Doug Ford also declared a state of emergency and protesters who refuse to comply may face fines up to $100,000 and up to a year in prison.
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— Michelle Maluske (@MMaluskeCTV) February 12, 2022
As police move in on Ambassador Bridge, protesters are agreeing to leave. Just trucks and SUVs driving away, so far.
— Glen McGregor (@glen_mcgregor) February 12, 2022
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Police line up in preparation to enforce an injunction against a demonstration which has blocked traffic across the Ambassador Bridge by protesters against COVID-19 restrictions, in Windsor, Ont., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
