Around 02:30 AM, the boy attempted to place an explosive at a building on Beijerlandselaan. He was stopped by a bystander who also reported it to the police. The boy was arrested. Subsequently, this reporter, a 39-year-old man from Rotterdam, was also arrested for threatening with a firearm. This was revealed by an investigation of camera footage. He will be presented tomorrow.
On the night from Wednesday to Thursday, there was also an explosion at another building on Beijerlandselaan. We are investigating whether these incidents are related.
Police Force
Source published: 28 March 25
Two People Arrested After Explosion Attempt on Beijerlandselaan
Gebied: Rotterdam
In the night from Thursday 27 to Friday 28 March, an attempt was made to cause an explosion on Beijerlandselaan in Rotterdam-South. The 15-year-old boy from Spijkenisse who tried to set the explosive was arrested after being stopped by the reporter of the incident. This reporter was subsequently also arrested for threatening with a firearm.