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By CKPG Today

Policing

RCMP says rescue and enforcement operation underway in Houston, B.C.

Nov 18, 2021 | 11:48 AM

HOUSTON, B.C. — RCMP have launched a rescue and enforcement operation near Houston, B.C.

It’s in response to a group of protesters opposing the Coastal GasLink project who have been blockading outside a workers camp on the Morice Forest Service Road.

RCMP have been called in to assist with the situation as several hundred workers have been illegally blocked in by the protesters, who have also been preventing essential supplies and services into the camp.

“We have serious concerns that a number of individuals from out of province and out of country have been engaging in illegal activities in the area such as falling trees, stealing or vandalizing heavy machinery and equipment, and causing major destruction to the forest road, all in an effort to prevent industry and police from moving from moving through,” Chief Superintendent John Brewer, Gold Commander of the Community-Industry Response Group.”

The RCMP says repeated attempts to reach a peaceful solution have been unsuccessful.

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In a statement, Coastal GasLink calls the situation unfortunate and says their main concern is for the safety of everyone involved.

The company also points out that the project is over 50 per cent complete, fully permitted and has the support and agreements with all 20 elected Indigenous groups across the 670 kilometre route.