FOG BLOG CANADA NEWS LOG: 'ROLLING THUNDER' BIKER RALLY LEADS TO CHARGES & ARRESTS IN OTTAWA:

THE ROLLING THUNDER BIKER PROTEST IS ABOUT WHAT THE BIKERS CALL.....'GOVERNMENT OVERREACH'.......Ottawa police make 7 arrests and tow 24 vehicles during Rolling Thunder bike rally weekend A supporter of the Rolling Thunder Convoy confronts a riot police officer during a protest on Friday in Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa police arrested seven people and towed 24 vehicles Friday as the Rolling Thunder bike rally got underway in the Canadian capital.

In a statement, police did not mention the rally by name but said they were responding to "demonstrations" in the city.

Residents have been on edge ahead of the event following the so-called Freedom Convoy protests earlier this year that lasted weeks.

"There have been no reported injuries, and police remain in full control of city streets," police said in the statement.

More than 500 participants were expected to travel to Ottawa this weekend, according to event organizers.

Law enforcement officials have been bracing for protests. Participants were warned by police that displaying symbols of hate like swastikas "will result in charges." The agency also cautioned that "the targeting of any community events will result in a police and enforcement response."