Protestors Block Entrance to Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI; Delayed Emergency Response to a Serious Car Accident Up the Street

Posted: Aug 12, 2021 / 09:28 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 12, 2021 / 04:32 PM EDT

PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WPRI) — A group of demonstrators were seen blocking the entrance to Raytheon’s facility in Portsmouth early Thursday morning.

Members of the “The FANG Collective” say they are protesting Raytheon’s weapon sales to Saudi Arabia and Israel, as well as their involvement in enforcing the U.S.-Mexican border.

The protest began around 6 a.m. and several people were apparently chained to cars to block the front gate, while others held banners and chanted slogans.

“We respect the right to lawful and peaceful protest,” a Raytheon spokesperson said in response.

Police were called to the area and after attempting to negotiate with two men who attached themselves to concrete blocks within and underneath the cars, the fire department was called to assist in freeing them.

Both men, 26-year-old Frank Fortino, Providence RI, and 36-year-old Nicholas Katkevich, Bristol RI, will be charged with trespassing, conspiracy, disorderly conduct, and obstruction of an officer.

They are scheduled to be arraigned on the charges.

Raytheon is the second largest weapons contractor in the world and the largest global producer of guided missiles.

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Protest at Raytheon over weapon sales slows response to car crash in Portsmouth:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/protest-at-raytheon-over-weapon-sales-slows-response-to-car-crash-in-portsmouth/ar-AANfyOK

Who or what is the FANG Collective?

https://thefangcollective.org/?fbclid=IwAR05QMn9vz2D_dgdYPMqG3a8O6_ZHBFJR2iDATYRTQvLzi995-9JfgEwCwg

https://www.facebook.com/FangCollective/

Anons, remember the Rise of the Moors guys who were arrested north of Boston last month? The FANG Collective is from the SAME CITY, Pawtucket, RI.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/rise-of-moors-members-face-new-felony-charges-in-ri-10-days-after-standoff-in-ma/ar-AAM6DAg