The thorough preparations of the past time have paid off today, says Willem Woelders. It has been quiet in The Hague. There have been a number of demonstrations, which went well. The colleagues are in a positive mood and full of energy. The last issues are being resolved. A number of barriers that were blown over by the strong winds are being reinforced. Fortunately, without serious consequences for colleagues. We are looking forward to tomorrow with confidence.

Police Deployment

Many security measures have been taken in and around The Hague. The closer to the summit, the stricter the security. About 27,000 police officers will be deployed in the coming days to ensure that the NATO summit proceeds safely and orderly. Various hotels have been rented to accommodate police staff from outside the region. They are provided with food, drinks, and other necessities through multiple support points.

Delegations

On Monday, the first foreign delegations also arrived. They were escorted by police and KMar motorcyclists to their accommodation and meeting locations. No incidents occurred during the first convoys. To ensure safety, several roads in and around The Hague, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam were temporarily closed.

Activists

In the early afternoon, several dozen demonstrators gathered in a field along the A44. This section of the highway is closed due to the NATO summit, which is the planned route of the delegations. The municipality of Haarlemmermeer had previously indicated that demonstrations on or near the A44 were therefore not allowed.

The police, under the authority of the mayor of Haarlemmermeer, requested the individuals to leave. Those who did not leave were arrested. This involved 27 individuals. They were arrested based on the Public Manifestations Act and the emergency regulation.

Drones

In addition to closing roads, there are also restrictions in the airspace. The police and their security partners have seized dozens of drones in and around The Hague. In various areas in the Netherlands - including in and around The Hague and Rotterdam and around Schiphol - there is a ban on flying drones until Thursday.

Chief of Police

Chief of Police Janny Knol visited various locations in The Hague today. She spoke with motorcyclists who are escorting the delegations and visited a support point where police staff can go 24/7 for food, drinks, and restroom access.