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KWESST Updates Investors on Use of Its ARWEN Anti-Riot Device at Trucker Protest in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2022) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"KWESST Updates Investors on Use of Its ARWEN Anti-Riot Device at Trucker Protest in Ottawa, CanadaOttawa, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - February 22, 2022) - KWESST Micro Systems Inc. (TSXV: KWE) (OTCQB: KWEMF) (\"KWESST\" or \"the Company\") today provided an update and commentary for shareholders regarding media reports that police in Ottawa, Canada used the Company's ARWEN anti-riot device on aggressive protesters in Ottawa.The ARWEN fires various kinds of anti-riot munitions including a blunt impact \"baton\" round intended to temporarily stun an aggressive subject without causing serious injury. KWESST acquired the ARWEN product line in December 2021. The Company stated that the ARWEN system is used routinely throughout North America and overseas and has a tremendous safety record. Greg Sullivan, who heads KWESST'S ARWEN business unit, said, \"We do not normally comment on incidents but are providing information for investors in this instance because the media has reported on the product by name and because there has been global coverage and attention to the trucker protest in Ottawa.\"According to various international media reports over the past two days, law enforcement agencies on site at the Ottawa protest used the ARWEN system to stop demonstrators who were exhibiting aggressive or violent behaviour. The media also reported no serious injuries were sustained by demonstrators or police.Media reports also state that the incident is under investigation by the Ontario Special Investigation Unit (\"SIU\"). The Company noted that such an investigation is mandatory under the Ontario Special Investigations Unit Act anytime police use a firearm of any kind whether or not injuries were sustained. Greg Sullivan, himself a former police officer and trainer, added: \"It is always challenging for authorities to deal in a measured way with protesters when they turn aggressive, especially in a major high-profile incident that has attracted world attention. Our goal is to protect life on both sides. We are therefore pleased to hear reports of a safe conclusion to this incident, which is precisely the intended purpose of the ARWEN system.\" About ARWENKWESST acquired the ARWEN non-lethal product line in December 2021. KWESST has since announced an increase in orders including one order from an overseas national police agency for approximat...