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First Nations authorities denounced Premier François Legault Wednesday, saying he is inflaming tensions with his “reckless” rhetoric.

Legault said Wednesday the Mohawks of Kahnawake who are blocking Canadian Pacific Railway tracks are in possession of heavy weapons — specifically AK-47 assault rifles.

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He made the comments to reporters after the regular Wednesday cabinet meeting at the legislature.

“We have information that confirms there are weapons, AK-47s to name them,” Legault said. “Thus weapons that are very dangerous.”

He said the Sûreté du Québec is hesitating to act as a result. He said the provincial police force is examining all options when it comes to enforcing the injunction obtained by CP Rail on Tuesday ordering an end to the blockades.

“The SQ is working on a plan to dismantle the blockade,” he said. “They are speaking to the Peacekeepers. But there are people who are armed. It’s very delicate.”