Netherlands: Police arrest seven suspected of planning terror attack Sep. 27

Event

On Thursday, September 27, Dutch police arrested seven people suspected of planning a coordinated, multisite terrorist attack in the Netherlands. The suspects were reportedly detained in Arnhem (Gelderland province) and Weert (Limburg province) and were seeking to acquire guns, grenades, bomb belts, and materials to make car bombs. Similar security operations are possible in the Netherlands in the near-term.

Advice

Individuals in the Netherlands are advised to monitor developments to the situation, report any suspicious objects or behavior to the police, remain vigilant for militant activity, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.