LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Three men accused by the Crown of helping lead and coordinate the COVID-19 protest blockade at Coutts, Alta., in 2022 have been found guilty of mischief.

Jurors deliberated for three hours before finding Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard (George) Janzen guilty of one count each of mischief over $5,000.

They were charged for their roles in a blockade that tied up a Canada-U.S. border crossing for two weeks in protest of COVID-19 mandates{ai:summary}<p>In Lethbridge, three men convicted of orchestrating a COVID-19 protest blockade. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos, and Gerhard Janzen found guilty of mischief. #crime</p>

Three men involved in 2022 Coutts border blockade found guilty of mischief by jury

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