Police said they cited about half a dozen people Wednesday morning at the Port of Oakland, where truck drivers pushing for better pay and other changes are holding a protest.

According to Oakland police, specialized units began monitoring the port at about 5:50 a.m. Police were attempting to keep protesters from blocking the entrances to the port.

Roughly six people have been cited for allegedly obstructing port activities, police spokeswoman Johnna Watson said.

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