Police Throw Canisters of Pepper-Spray At Crowd During #MardiGras Celebration In Galveston, TX

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GALVESTON (KTRK) — At least 19 people were arrested during a sweep following the closing of Mardi Gras activities in Galveston Saturday night.

Police were trying to turn everyone towards the exits when they encountered a group of people that had blocked the street on 22nd and the Strand, using barricade fencing.

When officers tried to move the group, they began throwing bottles at the officers. That’s when authorities used two canisters of pepper-spray to subdue everyone.

Investigators say 19 people were arrested during the sweep. No one was injured and no property was damaged during the incident.

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