03 Mar 2021 | 09:58 AM UTC
Netherlands: Authorities responding to earlier low-level pipe bomb explosion in Bovenkarspel March 3
Police investigation ongoing following earlier pipe bomb blast in Bovenkarspel, Netherlands, March 3; limited damage, no injuries reported.
Event
Investigations by the police and an explosive ordnance unit are ongoing in Bovenkarspel March 3 following an earlier pipe bomb explosion at a regional COVID-19 testing center. The blast took place around 0655, and no injuries were reported. Police have since secured the area; localized disruptions are likely.
An elevated police presence is likely in the area over the coming hours as investigations continue. Operations at the testing center will likely remain disrupted throughout the day.
Advice
If a suspicious package is found, immediately clear the area, and report the incident to the local authorities. Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear and heed the instructions of law enforcement personnel.
