Canadian science fiction writer Peter Watts was arrested by U.S. Customs for failing to comply with instructions during an inspection at the Blue Water Bridge connecting the city of Sarnia, Ontario to Port Huron in Michigan.

The author of “”Starfish,” was held Tuesday to be released said a spokesman for U.S. Customs Department Ron Smith. He added that the record of the writer had been transferred to the police in Port Huron

Mr. Watts could face charges of resisting the police, assault and obstruction. He will appear in court December 22.

On his blog Saturday, the author said he was beaten by police as he left his car to ask what was happening. The car occupied by Peter Watts was intercepted for inspection.

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