Compol Rosado Warns of Consequences for UDP Protest

Police are now sounding a warning after Wednesday’s protest by the United Democratic Party. According to Commissioner of Police Richard Rosado, the UDP may be facing legal consequences after supporters blocked the Belcan Bridge, despite clear permit conditions and a bond that governed the demonstration. While police chose restraint to prevent the situation from escalating, Rosado says the breach of those conditions could still have serious implications for the protest’s organizers.

 

Dr. Richard Rosado, Commissioner of Police

“The violation of the agreed upon bond condition for the protests is unfortunate and they may be legal consequences for the organizers.”

 

Reporter

“And that means that it’s ten thousand dollars bond, right?”

 

Dr. Richard Rosado

“The permit stipulates the bond that was agreed upon by both sides. By the party.”

 

Reporter

“So does the penalty stipulate that they would have to give up that bond?”

 

Dr. Richard Rosado

“Like I mentioned it was unfortunate that they violated the agreed upon conditions of the bond to protest and there will be, there may be legal consequences for the organizers. Like I mentioned before, it was unfortunate that the United Democratic Party decided to breach the agreed condition of the permit and it may have legal consequences. Our decision that day was based, was a professional decision to ensure that we have a peaceful outcome rather than escalate to a more catastrophic use of force.”