11 arrests made in latest This is Rigged Grangemouth protest

Climate protestors blockaded the Ineos site early on Saturday morning

This is Rigged protestors blockaded the Ineos site early on Saturday morning
Author: Chloe ShawPublished 30th Jul 2023

Officers in Grangemouth say 11 people have been arrested in the latest demonstration by the group This is Rigged at the Ineos oil refinery.

This is Rigged are demanding that the Scottish government vocally oppose all new oil and gas licences, and create a fair and fully funded transition for oil workers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Eleven people have been arrested following a protest at the Ineos site in Grangemouth on Saturday, 29 July, 2023.

“Four women aged 21, 27, 29 and 32 and five men aged 28, 29, 33, 34 and 48 were charged and are due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Monday, 31 July, 2023.

”Two women, aged 25 and 27, were charged and released on an undertaking to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 23 August. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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