No arrests at G7 summit protests, says security group
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While the RCMP is still investigating the rogue plane that had to be diverted from restricted airspace last Sunday, there were no charges laid due to G7 summit security breaches or protests, officials from the group overseeing the event's security said Wednesday.
At their final news conference after the three-day gathering of political leaders wrapped up in Kananaskis Country on Tuesday, spokespeople from the RCMP-led G7 Integrated Safety and Security Group said none of the demonstrations or protests led to any arrests or tickets being issued, apart from one incident in downtown Calgary that may have not even been related to the summit.
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