FROM: Caledonia
RELEASE: Sept 19, 2007

Protestors Face Criminal Charges

CALEDONIA, ON, Sept. 19 /CNW/ - The Ontario Provincial Police with the support and assistance of the Hamilton Police Service, attended the Stirling Woods Subdivision today and arrested 9 persons protesting on the site.

Prior to the arrest, OPP gave all protestors the option of leaving the property on their own accord or being arrested and charged.

The OPP removed protestors. Those arrested are facing criminal charges.

Though the OPP respect everyone's right to demonstrate peacefully, the OPP does not condone illegal activity and actions intended to provoke conflict in Caledonia. The OPP will take necessary action to maintain public peace and order.

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