UPDATE: Ottawa police negotiate for number of protest trucks to leave Coventry Road, Bank and Laurier areas

In a reply to CityNews' Ottawa's request to determine where the trucks have gone, the Ottawa police issued the following statement at noon on Thursday: “At this time, the Ottawa Police cannot provide an update on the current location of vehicles who have moved from these identified locations.”

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Ottawa police say they were able to negotiate for a dozen more trucks parked on Coventry Road to leave the area that was set up as an encampment.

In a tweet on Thursday, February 10, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) added that 10 trucks also left Ottawa from the Bank Street and Laurier Avenue area.

Officers were able to negotiate for a dozen more trucks to leave Coventry Rd. Ten trucks also left Ottawa from the Bank and Laurier area. Another vehicle was towed for obstructing traffic near Nepean and Bank. #ottnews #otttraffic #ottawa

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) February 10, 2022

However, another vehicle was towed for obstructing traffic near Nepean and Bank streets.

While the trucks left the area, it’s unclear if they left the city or moved to another spot. 

CityNews Ottawa has reached out to OPS for clarification on Thursday, February 10 at 9:30 a.m. The story will be updated as soon as a response is provided.

Ottawa police confirmed yesterday that a new encampment was set up at 1500 Bronson Ave. for the truckers to park their vehicles.

According to City Manager Steve Kanellakos, the new site is necessary, and trucks at the encampment are overflow from the site at RCGT Park.

Police also released a warning yesterday evening, reminding protesters that if they obstruct, interrupt or interfere with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property — including city streets in the Red Zone — is committing mischief to property and could be charged with a criminal offence.