The Surrey RCMP have set up a check point on the way to the Pacific Highway border crossing.
The checkpoint was set up due to the continued convoy protests in the area. A group of protesters against COVID-19 vaccine regulations and mask mandates arrived in the region over the weekend.
"Police are in the area monitoring the situation as there were planned convoys across the region over the weekend and into the week," says Cpl. Vanessa Munn in an email to Vancouver Is Awesome.
James Bauder, one of the leaders of the Ottawa convoy protests arrived in Surrey Sunday (March 20) night along with a group of supporters. On Facebook, they announced intentions to protest at the border; Bauder also said they'd send convoys to protest at local media stations, like Global and CBC. They've also said there are plans for humanitarian aid around Vancouver.
The group, calling itself Bearhug now, has a camp located in the Metro Vancouver area but isn't disclosing where it is publicly; only those registered to participate in the convoy protests are allowed to know.
