UPDATE - 55 vehicles were seen heading up the road past 27km towards the checkpoint. We've just heard that RCMP are now at 44kM.
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RCMP are apparently idling around the corner from the checkpoint. We're hearing reports that they are under drone surveillance. We heard this this morning that the convoy of RCMP was 2km long.
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We've received word that a legal observer is present to witness police action at the checkpoint.
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The RCMP have arrived at checkpoint, and are walking into the camp. We've heard 8 regular RCMP and one tactical RCMP officer are on foot.
The plow is moving forward to plow into the gate at 44.
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The plow clearing the road is being escorted into by two tactical units and 11 other RCMP.
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checkpoint has visual of 14 RCMP including liaisons. One tactical police officer. No assault weapons visible yet, just sidearms.
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There is now a low-flying chopper overhead at checkpoint as police move in. It is a black chopper, not an RCMP chopper.
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can now see 12 vehicles including a bulldozer & ambulance. The bulldozer is clearing right up to the bridge. 1 industry worker is present with 13 officers standing behind them, with likely many more behind them. We're told "we can't see the end of the line of vehicles."
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Officers inspected the Gidimt'en's metal gate, and then retreated it, likely to figure out how to breach it.
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A group of industry workers are inspecting the metal gate to figure out how to get through it. A couple tactical officers were seen moving sleds of equipment that they stashed out of view. are wondering if the equipment is weapons of some kind.
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The Checkpoint has a visual of RCMP Bronze Commander Rob Pikola. They have now confirmed visual of an officer with an assault rifle.
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Updated: There are now 30 officers counted at checkpoint, including tac team and a commander.
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Two RCMP helicopters landed behind the and dropped off at least four members of the tactical team, then took off again. Tac team was seen heading into the bush with snowshoes. RCMP has approached the gate again. Gidimt'en checkpoint is now surrounded.
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Two snowmobiles are staged in front of the gate, and two tactical teams are staged behind. So the camp has been kettled, likely by snipers.
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Up to 24 tactical RCMP have been dropped in helicopters right behind the checkpoint, likely with snipers. Injunction is being read out as tactical teams are being dropped from the sky. 30 cops are approaching the gate with TAC Team and a commander. #WetsuwetenStrong
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Two more helicopters just dropped off another wave of tactical RCMP, bringing the total number as high as 32. RCMP are reading the injunction over and over through a loudspeaker. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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DLT officers are trying to convince those at to come down off the tower & asking them to negotiate. They told RCMP they cannot negotiate - and RCMP must talk to chief Woos. RCMP are asking people to be escorted off the territory now or to be arrested. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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Those at just said the teams dropped off by the helicopters included K9 units - so they are surrounded by snipers and police dogs. #Wetsuwetenstrong.
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We've just heard that the RCMP team and K9 unit are getting ready to move into the camp. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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The checkpoint also reports they see officers in the bushes. RCMP are surrounding them and trying to flank them with snowmobiles. #WetsuwetenStrong
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Officers have approached - K9 unit and at least four with assault rifles - they're negotiating with press right now. One officer is staged behind with a gun pointed at the #Wetsuweten supporters. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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Silverking helicopters is a local company that has refused to fly supplies and media into #Unistoten / #Wetsuweten territories. Looks like they're flying RCMP tactical teams in to steal our land. We've heard RCMP are using their hanger as a staging ground. Their #: (250) 877-1989
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RCMP are attempting to breach the bus that is sending out updates. #WetsuwetenStrong
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RCMP have one person staged for lethal overwatch on the bus sending updates. "They've got a gun pointed at us, underneath the warrior flag." RCMP are apparently trying to limit the visibility of tactical teams to the press. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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3 RCMP tactical team members are now looking into Woos' cabin - a permanent homesite outside of the injunction area - peering into the window from afar. #WetsuwetenStrong
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4 RCMP are walking throughout the Gidimt'en camp, taking pictures. #WetsuwetenStrong
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We've heard multiple units of RCMP with tactical gear are now breaching the camp's palisade structure and heading toward Woos' cabin - which, again, is well outside of the injunction zone. #WetsuwetenStrong.
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We just heard that the camp is "just overrun with officers - both sides of bridge and through the camp. They're currently grinding the metal gate off."
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Commanding Officer Dixon is trying to tell people to come off the tower. supporters said they would leave when all police are off the territory. #WetsuwetenStrong
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RCMP are knocking on the door of Woos' cabin, shouting "RCMP exclusion zone" at those inside, surrounding the cabin.
The cabin is not within the injunction zone, is about 30 meters from the nearest road, and is not impeding any work.
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The metal gate at is down. Legal observer is trying to get RCMP badge numbers and police names but RCMP won't respond. Some RCMP are wearing masks to cover their faces.
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Corporal Tanguay is trying to convince those in Woos' cabin that they are a part of the exclusion zone, and asking questions. Those inside are not responding to the questions. #Wetsuwetenstrong
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Those inside the cabin are asking police if they have a warrant to enter the building. The police responded that they do not have a warrant. #Wetsuwetenstrong.
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