Dutch woman with alleged IS ties arrested at Schiphol after return from Syria
A 31-year-old woman from Zevenaar was arrested at Schiphol Airport on suspicion of terrorism after returning from Syria with her two young children. Authorities detained her following a years-long investigation into her alleged involvement with ISIS.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Woman (31) from Zevenaar |
| Arrest Location | Schiphol Airport, Netherlands |
| Date of Arrest | March 15, 2026 |
| Suspected Offense | Participation in a terrorist organization (ISIS) |
| Travel History | Left for Syria in 2014; detained in Turkey (November 2025) |
| Children Involved | Two young children returned with her |
| Custody Decision | Remanded in custody for 14 days by investigating judge (March 18, 2026) |
| Investigating Bodies | Royal Marechaussee (KMar), National Investigation and Intervention Unit (LO), National Public Prosecution Service |
The National Public Prosecution Service and law enforcement agencies like the Royal Marechaussee play a critical role in counterterrorism efforts, including investigating and prosecuting individuals suspected of involvement in terrorist organizations. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of addressing foreign fighters returning to the Netherlands.
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Woman from Zevenaar arrested upon return to Schiphol
A 31-year-old woman suspected of terrorism was arrested at Schiphol Airport on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The suspect is a woman from Zevenaar who traveled to the conflict zone of the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS) in Syria in 2014. The suspect was detained by Turkish authorities as a foreign national in late November 2025 and subsequently placed in immigration detention in Turkey.
On Sunday, the suspect returned to the Netherlands with her two young children. There, she was arrested by the Royal Marechaussee (KMar) and handed over to the National Investigation and Intervention Unit (LO), which is investigating her case in collaboration with the National Public Prosecution Service. The woman is suspected of participating in a terrorist organization (IS). On Wednesday, March 18, she was brought before the investigating judge, who decided that the suspect will remain in custody for 14 days.