Several climate activists from the organization Restore Wetlands have made it inside the barriers in the race area on the E6 in Stenungssund.
– They are aware that they have committed a crime, says police spokesperson Stefan Gustafsson.
Police were alerted to the incident by security guards on Sunday morning.
Three people are said to have climbed a pole to attach a banner.
– It is a deliberate act, they know they have committed a crime, says police spokesperson Stefan Gustafsson.
The incident is confirmed by the organization Restore Våtmarker’s press spokesperson.
– That’s right. The activists have climbed onto a scaffold and hung up a banner, says Roxy Farhat.
Police: Will prosecute them
The purpose of the action is to draw attention to what happened in Stengrund, says Farhat.
– Everything from our infrastructure to the individual will become very vulnerable and we want to shine a light on that, she says.
The police are on the scene with several units.
– We do not go in but wait outside the barriers. When they come out, we will prosecute and identify them, says Stefan Gustafsson.
The categorization is currently a violation of authority orders and illegal trespass.
The text is updated.