Vancouver police say eight people were arrested Wednesday after anti-pipeline protesters blocked off both the entrances and exits to two buildings in the downtown core.

Cst. Tania Visintin said demonstrators caused a B次元官网网址渟erious safety hazardB次元官网网址� when they B次元官网网址渃hained offB次元官网网址� the buildings of Chubb and Liberty Mutual insurance offices.

The insurance companies B次元官网网址� located at 250 Howe Street and 999 West Hastings Street B次元官网网址� both carry out policies for the Trans Mountain expansion project.

B次元官网网址淲ork is being disrupted at these companies the same day as Liberty MutualB次元官网网址檚 annual policyholder meeting, to draw attention to the irreparable harm that these companies are causing,B次元官网网址� said a news release from the group.

Four protestors were reportedly tied up in those chains. 

B次元官网网址淔or several hours, officers and building managers asked them to leave,B次元官网网址� Visintin, with the Vancouver Police Department, said.

Subsequently, adults ranging from 22 and 38 years old were arrested for mischief and obstruction. Police are now recommending charges.

They are expected to be released from custody Thursday (April 15).

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