Greenpeace UK Boss Nabbed After Red Dye Protest at US Embassy!

The co-executive director of Greenpeace UK, Will McCallum, has been arrested following a protest where activists dyed the water outside the U.S. Embassy in London red. The environmental group stated the demonstration was against U.S. arms sales to Israel.

Key Points:

• Arrests: Six individuals, including Will McCallum, were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and conspiracy to cause criminal damage, according to the Metropolitan Police.
• Protest Details: Twelve activists poured 300 liters of red dye into the embassy's water feature to highlight the "death and devastation caused in Gaza" due to U.S. arms sales to Israel, stated Greenpeace UK.
• Embassy Response: A U.S. Embassy spokesperson condemned the act, stating it "damaged a 1.5 million gallon water supply on the property, wasting a local environmental resource" and while supporting peaceful protest, they condemned violence or property damage.
• Dye Composition: Greenpeace UK insists the dye was non-toxic, biodegradable, and food-grade, posing no risk to people, wildlife, or the environment.
• Police Statement: The Metropolitan Police confirmed officers were alerted to the protest at around 07:30 BST, noting the pond was accessible via a public footpath and there was no breach of the embassy's secure perimeter.
• Greenpeace UK's Defense: The group has condemned the arrests, claiming it is "further proof that the right to protest is under attack in the UK".
• Context of Protest: The protest is rooted in the ongoing conflict and the U.S.'s role as a major arms supplier to Israel. Since October 7, 2023, over 50,840 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, with Israel relying on U.S.-supplied weapons in its military operations.