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Explosive Device Found at Almere Business Park Secured for Off-Site Detonation

Investigators are assessing a possible link to a Nov. 9 blast at the same business park.

Overview

  • Police located an explosive package at a business premises on Markerkant 14 in Almere on Tuesday morning.
  • The Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit secured the device and will detonate it safely at another location.
  • Emergency services, including a sniffer dog, fire brigade and ambulance, were deployed during the operation.
  • Authorities have lifted the wider cordon, but the immediate area around the company remains closed for forensic investigation.
  • Police have not disclosed suspects, motive or a specific target, noting several auto businesses operate on the site.