As tension grows surrounding the Trans Mountain pipeline dispute, Burnaby is quickly becoming ground zero for pipeline protests.
Burnaby RCMP says three officers suffered minor injuries while making arrests Monday evening at demonstrations against the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
While making the arrests, one officer suffered a head injury after being kicked, another suffered a knee injury and a third injured a hand.
In total, 19 arrests were made between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday.
At least 28 demonstrators were arrested at the site over the weekend after they zip-tied themselves to a gate.
On March 9, Kinder Morgan was granted an injunction allowing the company to call for the arrest of any person within five metres of its property line.
Demonstrators have reportedly chained themselves to trees, climbed on top of equipment and blocked vehicle access to the work site.
The Burnaby RCMP said they’re an “impartial party” and that they’re “there to ensure the safety of everyone involved.”
“Demonstrators have a right to lawful, peaceful and safe protest and companies have a right to complete their work,” said a news release.
“Burnaby RCMP is working hard to ensure that both of these rights are protected and that all parties and the public are kept safe.
