14 arrests made and one near-miss collision, protests continue

NEW HAZELTON– 14 individuals were arrested, and a reported near-miss collision between a male and a train yesterday, Monday, Feb.24.

According to a release from BC RCMP, RCMP were called to assist the Canadian National (CN) Police Service after nearly two dozen protestors hade blocked the CN Rail tracks west of New Hazelton.

The near-miss collision occurred between a male on the tracks and a train prior to CN Rail becoming aware of the blockade.

At the request of CN Rail to enforce their court-ordered injunction, RCMP arrested a total of seven people who at the time refused to leave CN Rail’s private property. RCMP transported them to the New Hazelton Police detachment. The seven were released shortly after 3 a.m. with an upcoming court date, and conditions to abide by the injunction order.