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PHOTOGRAPHY about Police/Prisonsposted on June 25, 2010 by flux

G20 - Guarding the Gardens

by murray bush - flux photo

Police restricting entry to Allan Gardens public Park
Police insisted on checking everyone entering the park
Police insisted on checking everyone entering the park
Those who protested and refused to comply were manhandled then released
Others were surrounded by police then released
Police insisted on checking everyone entering the park
Police confiscated No One is Illegal banner, then returned it

NO PUBLIC PARKING

In a move that the Toronto Police couldn't explain legally, people entering Allan Gardens public park today for an anti-G20 rally and march had all their bags checked. Those refusing the illegal search were not allowed in. Among the things confiscated were picket sticks, goggles, fruit juice and a pair of cycling gloves. Asked for a list of "restricted" items, one cop explained that he and his colleagues "don't have a clue."

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