Police Brutality on the docks in Oakland Calif.

national | miscellaneous | news report

Tuesday April 08, 2003 17:51

by Kevin-Scott

Monday morning outside the Port of Oakland (Calif) protesters were shot by police using wooden dowel bullets.

It was reported that police gave the protesters a 2 min. warning before shooting into the groups at two gates, workers were pinned against a fence caught in the fray.

At least six workers and twelve protesters were treated by paramedics for injuries received by the wooden bullets, and sting balls that send out a spray of rubber pellets and tear gas. Over 24 people were arrested.

One shipping company at the port, APL, is participating in the US Dept. of Transportation’s Maritime Security Program whereby the shipping co. is paid for the commandeering of vessels during war.

Photo of woman’s injuries: http://www.truthout.org/index.htm