A dozen arrests were made on Monday after Black Lives Matter protesters blocked a Seattle, Washington, freeway.
A total of 12 people were arrested after protesters spray-painted “BLM” on Seattle’s Interstate 5 and blocked the roadway and caused delays, according to KIRO 7 Seattle.
The NB I-5 collector-distributor is closed due to police activity. This is backing up NB 5 past I-90; think about alternatives.
— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic) January 18, 2021
“BLM protesters shut down the freeway in Seattle,” journalist Andy Ngo tweeted, along with a video of the incident.
BLM protesters shut down the freeway in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/cLuNheUbGE
— Andy Ngô (@MrAndyNgo) January 18, 2021
Two cars were also reportedly impounded at the scene.
“A total of 12 arrested and will be booked. Roadway is clear,” the Seattle police tweeted after the scene was cleared. “Great job by @wastatepatrol troopers who responded and took care of this situation. Thanks for those in the backup for your patience.”
#Update. A total of 12 arrested and will be booked. Roadway is clear. Great job by @wastatepatrol troopers who responded and took care of this situation. Thanks for those in the backup for your patience.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) January 18, 2021
Black Lives Matter protests were scheduled across the country Monday on what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King’s 92nd birthday.
