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Explosions Strike Rijswijk High-Rise and Rotterdam Portiek, Suspect Arrested

Police are investigating possible links to earlier attacks on the same Rotterdam address following a 20-year-old’s arrest.

Overview

  • An explosion on the fourth floor of a 12‑storey flat on Ocarinalaan in Rijswijk around 13:00 Sunday caused a major fire but no injuries, according to police.
  • Witnesses reported multiple blasts, flames and heavy smoke; a police helicopter and trauma team responded, the fire was extinguished and damage is being assessed.
  • Surrounding apartments in Rijswijk were checked and handed over to Stichting Salvage for assistance, and replacement housing is being sought for the affected family.
  • Separately, an explosive device detonated just before 06:00 Monday at a portiek on Berkelstraat in RotterdamKralingen, scorching the door and melting plastic on the pavement.
  • Police detained a 20‑year‑old Rotterdam man shortly after the Kralingen blast and are conducting forensic inquiries into possible ties with prior incidents at the address, including two explosions and a shooting in May.