Dutch police indicated this Saturday March 30, 2024 that a hostage-taking involving several people was in progress in a night establishment in Ede, a town located in the center-east of the Netherlands, not far from the city from Arnhem.
Three people were released, local police said. But others are still believed to be inside the establishment. “The situation is still ongoing,” continues the police.
The Dutch daily De Telegraaf indicates that an armed man with explosives entered the establishment at closing time this Saturday morning. He has since threatened to blow up the room. This information was confirmed by several local media, including Stentorian .
Important police force
Houses located around the scene of the hostage-taking were evacuated while stores in the city center were asked to close their doors to avoid crowds. A large police force was deployed. The Dutch equivalent of GIGN is on site, as is a team specializing in mine clearance.
“At this time, there is no indication of terrorist motivation,” indicated the local police on the social network X, before calling on the population not to go to the scene of the hostage taking.