Friday, June 25, 2010

Summiteering in Fortress Toronto - Friday

The main streets that go around the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown were practically empty on Friday (June 25, 2010) as the city readies for the G20 summit starting on Saturday (June 26 through June 27).

"I've never seen such big numbers (of police) for as long as I remember," said a train operator. Indeed, in every street corner lurks a whole squad of six to eight fully-armed police in their black uniforms. (All photos by Romy Marquez)


A pedestrian gets questioned as he attempts to enter a restricted zone close to the convention center.


A group of six policemen patrol one of several deserted streets.


Except for the man near the truck on the left, there's hardly a soul on this stretch.


The curious walk the empty streets but no closer to the convention site.


Police huddle and talk at a street corner on University Avenue.


Adam Abdul had the distinction of being the lone protester inside the G20 security perimeter. Here with his placard, he waits for the train ride home.

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