At around 03:25 AM, a person reported that a window of the gallery on the seventh floor had been broken. A bag containing explosives and flammable liquid was also found.
Officers quickly arrived and saw a white Primark bag next to the broken window. Inside the bag were dangerous substances: an accelerant and heavy fireworks. It could have had catastrophic consequences if it had exploded.
The Explosives Safety Team Leader called in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal to safely remove the explosives.
The investigation team is looking for information. Did you see someone with a white Primark bag at the flat around 03:20 AM? Did you see someone place the bag by the entrance on the seventh floor?
Witness Appeal
The police are looking for witnesses. If you have footage from before, during, or after the incident, such as from security cameras or dashcams, please contact the investigation team. Any information you have seen or heard is also welcome. Call 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000. You can also upload footage via the tip form.
Explosions
The police in Amsterdam faces many incidents with explosives, which is concerning for the safety of businesses, residents, and responders. Illegal fireworks and explosives do not belong in public spaces and create life-threatening situations. The police are working hard to find the perpetrators and have already made several arrests. Community members are crucial for the investigation as they know their neighborhood well. Report suspicious situations!
Reporting Helps
Do you see suspicious situations? Report it! You can also report anonymously or confidentially through Crime Reporting Anonymous. The Criminal Intelligence Team is trained to protect informants.
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