The convoy protest against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate and other pandemic restrictions outside New Zealand’s parliament building entered its fourth day on Friday, with more vehicles joining in to block streets. The protest has been met with a heavy-handed response from authorities. On Thursday, police arrested 120 protesters and charged them with trespassing or obstruction. Police also used pepper spray on protesters twice after officers were pulled into the crowd. Police said in a statement that a number of vehicles parked illegally on Lambton Quay had been moved overnight, with two protesters arrested for “alcohol-related behavior.” “Images and videos often do not provide the full context of the protest activity and the situation police staff face. Police will not comment on individual arrests,” the police stated. “Police reiterate their request to the protesters to leave the area, as it is closed to the public and anyone remaining on the grounds …
Convoy Protests Against COVID-19 Mandates Continue for Fourth Day in New Zealand
February 11, 2022
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