From the Associated Press:
Protesters appeared to put up little resistance to the raid and officers could be seen leading some handcuffed demonstrators away from the downtown plaza where the camp had been set up. Warnings from Oakland authorities had been similar to those issued before officers raided the encampment on Oct. 25 with tear gas and bean bag projectiles.
The action came a day after police drove hundreds of anti-Wall Street demonstrators from weeks-old encampments in Portland, arresting more than 50 people.
Oakland officials stepped up calls for an end to their city’s encampment after a man was shot and killed Thursday near the camp. Police issued a fourth cease and desist order Sunday night telling demonstrators they couldn’t camp in the plaza.
Mayor Jean Quan had allowed protesters to reclaim the disbanded site after facing criticism after the Oct. 25 raid. The camp grew substantially afterward, although city officials said on Sunday the number of tents has dropped by about 30 to 150 since Nov. 8.
Officials across the country have been urging an end to similar gatherings in the wake of three deaths in different cities, including two by gunfire.
Demands for Oakland protesters to pack up increased after a man was shot and killed Thursday near the encampment site.
Read more here.
Comment count on this article reflects comments made on Breitbart.com and Facebook. Visit Breitbart's Facebook Page.