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'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH': Police Storm Into CHAZ After Seattle Mayor Orders ‘Occupied’ Area Cleared; 13 Arrested So Far

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ManageLoginAdvertisementSeattle police stormed into the city’s protest zone early Wednesday morning, shortly after Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order that demanded protesters leave the area, which has been occupied for more than two weeks.As police flooded into the zone, protesters responded with chants and calls for them to leave.&nbsp;The protesters had erected barricades and occupied several blocks around a park and the east precinct of the Seattle Police Department after police fled, dubbing the zone the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP.Advertisement - story continues below“Police issued the order to disperse around 5 a.m. local time Wednesday, telling protesters to leave within eight minutes,” reported. “At least 13 protesters have been arrested so far for failing to clear the area, police said.”“Anyone who remains in the area, or returns to the area, is subject to arrest,” the Seattle Police Department wrote early Wednesday morning on Twitter.TRENDING:The mayor’s order came after several shootings in the CHOP zone that left two teenagers dead and three other people. Other violent crimes have also occurred in the zone, police said.“Officers enforcing today’s order are wearing a higher-level of protective gear. Police are utilizing this equipment because individuals associated w/the CHOP are known to be armed and dangerous/may be associated with shootings, homicides, robberies, assaults &amp; other violent crimes,” the police wrote on Twitter.Advertisement - story continues belowOfficers enforcing today's order are wearing a higher-level of protective gear. Police are utilizing this equipment because individuals associated w/the CHOP are known to be armed and dangerous/may be associated with shootings, homicides, robberies, assaults &amp;other violent crimes— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD)“Enough is enough,” Police Chief Carmen Best said in a statement. “The CHOP has become lawless and brutal. Four shootings – two fatal – robberies, assaults, violence and countless property crimes have occurred in this several block area.”“We must continue our efforts to build trust and redefine our roles as guardians in our city,” Best said.Chief Best's statement on enforcement of Mayor Durkan's executive order:— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD)As police moved in, “cement barricades that remained in front of the Seattle Police Department East Precinct building Tuesday were fortified by protesters with chunks of concrete and tarps,” the Associated Press reported.Advertisement - story continues below“Officers were seen clearing tents and barriers in the CHOP. KING 5 crews saw officers using pepper spray on demonstrators who weren’t leaving the area after dispersal orders were given,” the local NBC affiliate reported. KING 5’s Michael Crowe&nbsp;said&nbsp;a majority of the protestors had left the CHOP by 6:20 a.m. Around the same time, SPD tweeted that officers “continue to give dispersal orders and are moving remaining groups north through Cal Anderson Park.”  ”The Seattle Police Department basically reclaimed the precinct in less than 30 minutes, 5 feet at a time with the bicycle officers out in front,” citizen journalist&nbsp;Omari Salisbury said. Salisbury has been&nbsp;live streaming&nbsp;from the CHOP throughout the protest in Capitol Hill. Some in the zone were assisting police. “Thank you to the individuals affiliated with the CHOP who have assisted officers in encouraging people to safely leave the area,” SPD said in a tweet.Advertisement - story continues belowThe Daily Wire, headed by bestselling author and popular podcast host Ben Shapiro, is a leading provider of conservative news, cutting through the mainstream media’s rhetoric to provide readers the most important, relevant, and engaging stories of the day. Get inside access to The Daily Wire by becoming a member.AdvertisementThe Gateway Pundit is moving back to Disqus! All of your account information and comment history has been saved and will be uploaded as quickly as possible to Disqus. If you do not already have a Disqus account, you will need to create one. Please use the same email address that you used for Insticator for your comment history to be carried over. We greatly appreciate your patience and continued support!Please enable JavaScript to view theAdvertisementJoin The Gateway Pundit NewsletterSign up for our free email newsletter, and we'll make sure to keep you in the loop.&nbsp;Visit to learn how to help the prisoners of the protest on January 6th.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhere Hope Finally Made a Comeback.© 2022 The Gateway Pundit – All Rights Reserved.Tap here to add The Western Journal to your home screen.Advertisement×Advertisement

ManageLoginAdvertisementSeattle police stormed into the city’s protest zone early Wednesday morning, shortly after Mayor Jenny Durkan issued an executive order that demanded protesters leave the area, which has been occupied for more than two weeks.As police flooded into the zone, protesters responded with chants and calls for them to leave.&nbsp;The protesters had erected barricades and occupied several blocks around a park and the east precinct of the Seattle Police Department after police fled, dubbing the zone the Capitol Hill Organized Protest, or CHOP.Advertisement - story continues...

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'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH': Police Storm Into CHAZ After Seattle Mayor Orders ‘Occupied’ Area Cleared; 13 Arrested So Far

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