Windsor police have provided a report on its enforcement efforts from this weekend's Ambassador Bridge blockade action.
Officers from various law enforcement agencies had begun moving into the protest area Friday night after a judge granted an injunction against protests blocking the bridge approach. The operation was complete by Sunday afternoon, and the bridge was reopened to traffic later that night.
During the operation, police said they arrested 46 people, with a total of 90 charges laid.
Forty-three charges were issued for violating a court order, and another 43 were for mischief over $5,000. One person was charged with obstruction of justice, one with dangerous driving, one with failure or refusal to attend court, and one with failing to remain at the scene of a crash.
A total of 37 vehicles were towed from the area throughout the demonstrations, according to Constable Talya Natyshak.
"There will be continued police presence in the demonstration area to ensure public safety," said Natyshak in a media release. "There will be zero tolerance for any unlawful activity. There are ongoing investigations into the protestors' activity. We want to thank the public for your patience and support."
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon, which made the City eligible to receive additional support and to get help in recouping policing costs.
Police announced Tuesday afternoon that traffic on the E.C. Row Expressway is now allowed to exit onto Huron Church Road, but only if they are heading toward the bridge. Huron Church Road remains closed to all but northbound traffic headed to the United States.
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