Police use tear gas and water canons near Winter Olympics venue

Reports say police used tear gas and water canons to disperse demonstrators near the Santagiulia ice hockey rink in Milan, and a security alert and at least five arrests were reported.

Police dispersed demonstrators near an Olympic venue in Milan after a large march, according to news reports and a security alert. The march protested the environmental, economic and social impacts of the Milano‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and the reported presence of U.S. immigration agents. Officials had warned protests were likely during the Games and issued notices to delegations. Local security alerts advised of heightened security and possible disruptions in the area. Known details: - Reports say police fired tear gas and used water canons to disperse demonstrators near the Santagiulia Olympic ice hockey rink. - The confrontation was reported as brief and came at the end of a march by thousands protesting environmental impacts and the presence of U.S. immigration agents. - At least five demonstrators were reported arrested, according to a Global Guardian alert citing local media. - Olympics officials said they expected protests; a U.S. Olympic security official said no ICE agents are part of the Team USA delegation, while Milan’s mayor said ICE was not welcome. Summary: The accounts describe a short disturbance near an Olympic venue with arrests and security notices affecting the area. Undetermined at this time.