article_snippet.sent: 'we were attempting to assist the authorities in upholding the law. '
article_snippet.sent: And those who are being disobedient to the law are those with TMT, who are continuing to break the regulations of developing on conservational land.'
article_snippet.sent: After the vehicles were allowed to pass, about 40 to 50 people began following the trucks, which moved slowly because of about 40 to 50 people heavy loads.
article_snippet.sent: We regret that police action had to be taken to enable We legal access to the project site,' Thirty Meter Telescope project manager Gary Sanders said in a statement relating to Thursday's arrests.
article_snippet.sent: However, 'we have to make sure the road is safe for whoever wants to be there.'