G7 Summit: "It's a successful public security operation," says Chief Robert Pigeon

The chief of police of Quebec draws up a very positive assessment of the last three days in Quebec.

On the stroke of 7 pm, while street cleaning was already under way, the SPVQ boss Robert Pigeon spoke on behalf of the partners of the Integrated Security Group (ISG).

"We have a balance sheet still interesting with a police operation that ends in a few moments. We will keep things on the ground all night long. "

The goal was bold but it was met, said Pigeon.

No trade was vandalized, no protesters or policemen were injured.

"It succeeded. All this went very well and we are proud of it, "he said.

The final assessment is 13 arrests in total, mostly for illegal gathering.

Chief Robert Pigeon admits that GIS has jointly chosen to be more visible in the field.

"Molotov cocktails and bullet-proof jackets were seized which suggested that criminal acts were about to be committed. We chose the option of being in prevention instead of letting them do it and then acting on it. And to make sure not to use force. I want to say that no gas has been deployed. People have been able to express themselves in the public space in a very safe way. It's a successful public security operation, "he finished.