trucker convoy in Ottawa are spilling over onto new fronts Thursday, with police reporting “a concerted effort to flood” 911 lines, protesters mobilizing at the local airport and hackers taking aim at city council.Earlier in the day, city officials had warned of traffic disruptions at the city’s international airport as the trucker convoy encamped across the city enters its 14th day, and some members appeared to be encircling the airport.That now appears to have ended, but it remains unclear whether the group will move to a different site or return to the airport.Ottawa police had told Global News they are “aware” of the convoy’s presence at the airport and shortly after, issued a tweet warning of attempts to target emergency lines.“We are aware of a concerted effort to flood our 911 and non-emergency policing reporting line.
This endangers lives and is completely unacceptable,” the police service said.“It is a crime to unnecessarily call 911 or our non-emergency number (613-236-1222).
We track calls and will charge anyone deliberately interfering with emergencies.” Police warn about significant delays at Ambassador Bridge as protest continues into 4th day The warning comes as the convoy continues to spread out to sites across the city, and police remain under continued pressure from frustrated residents to end the convoy.Ottawa city council also became a target Thursday morning.Councillors were gathering to meet virtually for planning committee but had not yet started city business when the YouTube livestream was interrupted.The message “OTTAWA POLICE HAS FAILED ITS CITIZENS” occupied the stream for nearly two minutes.