Police trying to be reasonable while stuck between lawful mining...

Police trying to be reasonable while stuck between lawful mining company and unlawful, irrational, flat-earth-society greenies.

You'll notice that the police have followed to the letter the established process of dealing with disputes.

They tried doing nothing, showing a presence and doing nothing, doing something by asking them to leave, now they have carried out a low level show of force. Next step will be charges.

Got to give them credit, they police have more patience than me. Release the hounds.