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Arrests made during pro-Palestine protests
Five people were arrested in two separate pro-Palestine demonstrations in Orange County on Saturday.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said three people were arrested Saturday afternoon accused of obstructing traffic on Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort.
Upon arrival, troopers said they encountered three women who were impeding traffic on the westbound lanes of the interstate ramp at Exit 67 while holding "Free Palestine" signs.
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Video shows pro-Palestine group block lanes of I-4
The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35 News that demonstrators blocked a portion of Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort late Saturday afternoon. According to OCSO, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol dispersed the protest.
All three were apprehended and subsequently transported to the Orange County Jail. Following the incident, two vehicles parked on the interstate ramp were towed from the scene.
RELATED: 2 arrested at Lake Eola 'pro-Palestine' rally, accused of battery on police officers
Video obtained by FOX 35 News appears to show the group holding pro-Palestine banners while blocking the westbound ramp's lanes at Exit 67 by Disney Springs.
Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol State said three people were arrested on Saturday afternoon for obstructing traffic on Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort.
Earlier Saturday, the Orlando Police Department (OPD) said two people were arrested during a demonstration at Lake Eola Park and are now facing charges related to battery on a law enforcement officer.
Approximately 1,200 participants attended what has been described as a "pro-Palestine" rally at Lake Eola Park. Officers resorted to deploying a "handheld chemical agent" to disperse a disruptive group, the department said. Read more and see the video here.