According to the squatters, the owner of the building has been living in America for years, but acquaintances of his are at the building. According to Arie van Der Ploeg, he speaks on behalf of the squatters, acquaintances say that the squatters will have to deal with a gang if they do not leave. According to a local resident, the two acquaintances stand at the door to prevent anyone else from entering.
Squatted building on Westerkade in Utrecht
