Ottawa's interim police chief says the investigation into the trucker protest 'will go on for months to return'

As Twitchy reported earlier this week, the crackdown on dissent proceeded apace with Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland saying that those that donated to the Freedom Convoy would have their bank accounts frozen (in the event that they hadn’t been already). Cryptocurrency companies instructed Freeland the place she might stick her menace.

It seems to be like Ottawa Police wish to have their very own January 6 FBI investigation, with interim Police Chief Steve Bell saying the investigation into the protests would go on “for months to return” and saying police could be utilizing surveillance video to actively search for and monitor down contributors in order that they may very well be sanctioned and charged criminally.

NEW – Canada: #Ottawa police chief: “In case you are concerned on this protest, we’ll actively look to establish you and comply with up with monetary sanctions and legal fees. Completely. This investigation will go on for months to return.”pic.twitter.com/wcTz7RWD59

— Disclose.television (@disclosetv) February 19, 2022

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— Dorinem (@edermiro13) February 19, 2022

“To guard and defend” is now “To intimidate and implement”…how unhappy

— Dry Floor (@On_Dry_Ground) February 19, 2022

How is that this occurring in a western democracy? The dystopian future is now.

— Freedom to Meme (@freedom_to_meme) February 19, 2022

This must be great for Canadian tourism and funding

— Free Canada (@BraydenSutton) February 19, 2022

Expensive Canadian protesters,
America will take you, come on down.

— Kat (@Kat34119751) February 19, 2022

No purpose to retreat if they will hunt you down anyhow.

— Nunzio Alioto 🇺🇸 (@nalioto) February 19, 2022

Wow Canada is de facto taking place the mistaken path

— Crypto.B (@BTC_Brian93) February 19, 2022

“Monetary sanctions”

— Not Positive (@NotSure51299855) February 19, 2022
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For protesting?

— Invoice Wells (@BillWel17204903) February 19, 2022

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— OrangeManBad (@Asktheboss22) February 19, 2022

that is the very first thing that involves thoughts each time i consider defending democracy.

— qoɹ ǝʇɐɥ ǝʍ ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ (@WeHateRob) February 19, 2022

I don’t get it. So protests aren’t allowed? Or solely sure ones? They had been allowed to cease site visitors on interstates right here. Along with burning down buildings. I don’t get it.

— Fantasy Bosco (@FantasyBosco) February 19, 2022

You’re doing nice.

— Tim Troy (@Troy_Tim) February 19, 2022

Bear in mind, these are the nice cops merely doing their jobs.

— TheQuestionIs ⚡️ (@WhoDecides_) February 19, 2022

Costs are one factor, however sheesh going after peoples financial institution accounts….. that’s very CCP and is unnecessary. Units a horrible precedent.

— Lights (@_Lights9) February 19, 2022

nonetheless suppose that is about your well being?

— gegenteil fan account (@whiteemptyroom) February 19, 2022

It’s astounding to see what Canada and Australia have been in a position to do within the identify of conserving folks “secure” from COVID-19.

Shedding loads of religion and belief on this nation ☹️

— Quentin Maksimovich (@QMaksimovich) February 19, 2022

A brand new founding delusion, it seems.

— Barbarossa (@RichterScale89) February 19, 2022

North Korea wanting good proper now

— Sam (@persiandegen) February 19, 2022

That is the brand new precedent for any protests by which these in energy to do like. Plan accordingly.

— HONK HONK Stacker (@ModernStacker) February 19, 2022

Social credit score system is subsequent

— SensGod (@armoredjesse) February 19, 2022

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— CryptoNesian | Citizen #2237 (@TheCryptoNesian) February 19, 2022

2 weeks to cease the unfold…..

— August8 (@Augustine8) February 19, 2022

Tyrants destroy their enemies. That is the tyranny Canadians are being requested to get used to.

— Brian W. Peterson (@cybrpete) February 19, 2022

So, when the federal government would not signify the folks and punishes the folks for expressing their views… what comes subsequent?

— DSR521 (@Dasero521) February 19, 2022

From 2 weeks to flatten the curve, to this 🤬

— Nini von und zu Muckel 🩸🍎🍅🍼🍼🍼 (@ninimuckeline) February 19, 2022

Associated:

Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland says those that donated to #FreedomConvoy can have their accounts frozen (in the event that they haven’t already) https://t.co/vVp8tAO5ib

— Twitchy Workforce (@TwitchyTeam) February 17, 2022