Climate protestors have 'concreted' themselves to the road outside of a Scots oil terminal for the fourth time in two weeks.Members of This is Rigged - an environmental campaign group opposing new fossil fuel projects in Scotland - stuck themselves to Powdrake Road, Grangemouth.They are attempting to block supply leaving the Ineos refinery.It is understood six people were arrested after chaining themselves to security fencing, while two people trespassed onto the site and another two concreted themselves to the road.
Police are yet to confirm any arrests.In a video shared on social media, two campaigners can be seen lying on the road as police try to remove them.Six officers and two police cars can also be seen in the 45 second clip.This is Rigged posted on Twitter: "BREAKING: SCOTLAND’S FUEL SUPPLY BLOCKADED FOR THE FOR THE 4TH TIME IN 2 WEEKS"Two people are concreted to Powdrake Rd.
Two have trespassed onto the Grangemouth site and six have been arrested chained to security fencing."It comes after weeks of disruptive action from the group, who most recently vandalised a painting of King Charles at the Portrait Gallery of Scotland.Activists were filmed using pastel pink paint to write "the people are mightier than the lord" before glueing themselves to the floor around 3pm on Wednesday.Members have repeatedly targeted the Ineos refinery and on Sunday two members of the group scaled the Kelpies.They unveiled banners saying “No new oil” and “Fair transition now” before being arrested.Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.
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