Several people arrested and weapons seized at Coutts, Alberta

The RCMP in Alberta executed a search warrant on some of the demonstrators at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing early this morning.

Officers seized several weapons and arrest 11 people.

Among the items seized were:

• 13 long guns

• handguns

• multiple sets of body armour

• machete

• large quantity of ammunition

• high capacity magazines

Police were informed that there was a willingness among demonstrators to use force against officers.

A tractor and semi-truck had attempted to ram a police vehicle. Officers have seized the vehicles.