Close to 5 a.m. this morning, roughly 100-150 police in riot gear surrounded the Occupy Oakland encampment. It is reported that police used billy clubs, flash grenades, teargas and rubber bullets to disperse peaceful protesters. At present, at least 70 people have been arrested and the Occupy Oakland encampment has been torn down.
Those who work in downtown Oakland have been advised not to go to work until further notice due to the chaos caused by the raid.
UPDATE:
At present, people are being asked to leave the 14th and Bradway area to avoid further arrests.
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