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The Montreal police began dismantling a pro-Palestinian encampment at Victoria Square early Friday morning.
Police say they are acting in support of the city of Montreal and began the operation shortly after 5 a.m. About 15 people were on site and were cooperating with police officers, spokesperson Véronique Dubuc said.
A heavy police presence surrounded the square Friday morning, including Montreal police officers on horseback.
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Streets on all sides were closed to traffic and sidewalks filled with onlookers filming the scene. City workers could be seen taking apart the steel fences around the encampment and removing any remaining tarps.
Tarps, wooden pallets and other structures used for the camp were loaded into garbage trucks parked beside the square.
Police officers appeared to be leading protesters back into the encampment one by one to let them gather their belongings. Several campers packed up and left with large bags and crates. They declined to speak with a reporter on their way out.
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