Protestors clash with German police as they try and block a street in Bollhagen, a main artery into Heiligendamm where the G-8 Summit is curently underway.

Thousands of demonstrators blocked roads leading to the G-8 Summit as a massive security operation to counter protests got under way.

According to local newspaper estimates, more than $100 million has been spent on countering protests against the policies of G-8 countries.

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