Occupy Albuquerque surrounded by police at midnight and removed from camp

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http://motleynews.net/2011/10/10/occupy-albuquerque-surrounded-by-police-at-midnight-and-removed-from-camp/

UPDATE: Mon. Oct. 11th: 6:52 PM

Shorty after midnight, in the wee hours of the morning on Monday, October 10th, 2011, a large amount of New Mexico State Police appeared from no where in complete riot gear, paddy wagons, and K9 dogs to order the Occupy Albuquerque protesters from their camp.

According to news sources, as well as the President of UNM, the permit which the group had applied for was the wrong permit. The protesters are, in fact, required to file a different permit which allows for overnight stays. The group has been in constant contact with the administration and why this was chosen to be addressed at midnight is rather unclear.

The numbers from last night vary, but there were an estimated 20-25 protesters asleep in “Coyote Camp,” which is the nick-name given for the central location of the people supporting and involved with Occupy Albuquerque; and numbers vary from 30-50 police showing up. Sounds like a bit of overkill – especially when they are sleeping. Itt was simply a flat out sneaky move.

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