VANCOUVER — Thirteen people have been charged with mischief over accusations they blocked the Vancouver Canadian National Railway line for hours during what police said was an unlawful protest last May.

The Vancouver Police Department says in a news release the BC Prosecution Service approved charges on Monday, following the police investigation into the anti-Israel protest on May 31.

Police said protesters refused multiple requests to move and some of them became "hostile" with officers{ai:summary}<p>Thirteen souls found themselves in a legal tightrope over an unlawful protest, bringing the Vancouver CN Railway to a standstill. The long arm of the law stretched out as charges of mischief were filed after the dust settled on the May 31 anti-Israel demonstration.</p><p>In the city where every shadow hides a secret, the police serve up a reminder that rebellion has its price. #society</p>

Thirteen anti-Israel protesters charged for blocking railway in Vancouver: police

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