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They were presumably headed from Rhode Island to Maine with camping devices for training.READ MORE: Police Force To End Wakefield Standoff Very, Very Last Resort, Security Expert Ed Davis Says
” This is not a widely known group. Theyre not on the radar of police extensively across the country, however they are now,” WBZ security expert and former Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated.
The leader of the group was live-streaming on social networks during the incident. He said the group was not anti-government, anti-police, or sovereign citizens.
” These guys have actually hijacked social media and traditional media in Massachusetts, to get their word out,” Davis stated. “Its very unusual– unless the group has a strategy; unless the group has been thoughtful about combining on the general public scene. If that was their strategy today, theyre accomplishing that goal.”
Together with police, the group said they wanted a peaceful ending to the standoff.
2 suspects were arrested around 6:45 a.m. and 7 more were apprehended around 10:30 a.m., ending the standoff.MORE NEWS: Coronavirus In Massachusetts: Todays Developments
The highway has actually given that resumed.
WAKEFIELD (CBS)– Interstate 95 in Wakefield was closed down by a standoff between Massachusetts State Police and a group of heavily armed men Saturday early morning. The males declare to be part of a group called “The Rise of The Moors– The Moorish American Arms.”
The group declares to be American nationals but not US people. They have a Moroccan flag.READ MORE: Armed Standoff On I-95 In Wakefield Ends, 11 Taken Into Custody
The standoff originates from an occurrence hours earlier where a cannon fodder stopped on I-95 to assist two cars and trucks pulled over in the breakdown lane. State Police stated it appeared the 2 vehicles were refueling, however the cannon fodder quickly discovered eight-to-10 individuals were using complete military-style uniforms. They were armed with long rifles and pistols. The cannon fodder asked for drivers licenses and correct licensing for the guns but they did not provide any.
The standoff stems from an event hours earlier where a cannon fodder stopped on I-95 to assist two cars pulled over in the breakdown lane. State Police said it appeared the 2 automobiles were refueling, however the cannon fodder rapidly noticed eight-to-10 individuals were using complete military-style uniforms.” These men have hijacked social media and traditional media in Massachusetts, to get their word out,” Davis said. “Its really unusual– unless the group has a strategy; unless the group has been thoughtful about merging on the public scene.
