The delegations travel not only along the secured route but also on roads elsewhere in the country. High-level traffic guidance, notes Willem Woelders. According to the commander of the national crisis team of the police, the deployment of the police is proceeding as planned. In The Hague, the streets are calm. The city is deploying visible and invisible security. The streets are filled with police officers, horses, vans, and helicopters regularly fly over. We are doing everything we can to ensure that this summit proceeds safely and undisturbed. Our efforts are in line with the current global situation, says Woelders.

Accommodation

On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that President Trump would spend Tuesday night at the kings residence, Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. Woelders: The security measures are already at a high level because we knew that government leaders would be dining there on Tuesday evening. In consultation with the mayor, the period during which these measures are taken has been slightly adjusted. We are well prepared for all scenarios.

Fire

In response to questions from the press about the fire near the railway in Amsterdam on Tuesday morning, Woelders stated that there are indications that it is a criminal offense. What type of offense is being investigated. Woelders: We are looking broadly and keeping all scenarios open. Woelders reiterated the call from the police in Amsterdam to report any details regarding that railway. Every detail can lead us to potential perpetrators.

Country

On Tuesday, there were also various demonstrations. Woelders: Most demonstrations went smoothly and as expected. In Rotterdam, several arrests were made. However, we have not needed to deploy extra personnel in the rest of the country so far. I am very satisfied: my colleagues are performing excellently. We have another day and a half to go: we remain vigilant.