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He pointed out that other key roads, such as the tunnel link and Anzac Bridge, were also snarled with traffic due to the demonstration. This congestion not only inconvenienced thousands but also threatened emergency response times and general security within the city.
Police Response and Challenges
The police presence was significant, with officers working tirelessly to manage the crowd. However, the police chief expressed grave concerns about the scale and intensity of the protest, which was unexpectedly larger than anticipated. The police had predicted around 10,000 attendees but faced an estimated 90,000, overwhelming their capacity to maintain order.