Police in riot gear began dismantling an anti-Israel encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and arresting protesters early Friday after more than two weeks of the demonstration on campus.
The officers, wearing tactical gear, gave the protesters a 2-minute warning around 6 a.m. to leave the Philadelphia campus or be subject to arrest, NBC10 reported.
It’s unclear how many protesters were detained at the encampment, which was erected 16 days ago.
As of 7 a.m., the majority of the protesters had dispersed or been taken into custody, the outlet reported.
Six students had previously been given “mandatory leaves of absence” for participating in the protest.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
