06 Nov 2019 | 07:32 PM UTC
Netherlands: Police respond to suspicious incident at Schiphol Airport (AMS) November 6
Police respond to suspicious incident aboard aircraft at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) November 6; consequent flight delays reported
Event
Dutch police are investigating a suspicious incident aboard a plane at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport (AMS) as of 20:00 (local time) on Wednesday, November 6. Ground traffic between Gate D and E24 has been suspended, and flight delays have been reported. Authorities have issued a Grip 3 security alert indicating "an incident or serious event with major consequences for the population." Further details are still emerging.
A heightened security presence and additional flight disruptions, including delays and cancelations, are to be expected at AMS over the coming hours.
Advice
Individuals flight via AMS are advised to monitor the situation, confirm flight reservations, anticipate flight delays and cancelations over the coming hours, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
