A total of 62 people were detained in the events that took place after the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match. While it was stated that 2 of them were under the age of 18, there were developments affecting civilian life throughout Amsterdam. Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema stated that demonstrations were banned in the city and in the Amstelveen region, starting at noon and covering the weekend, due to the events before and after the match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the UEFA Europa League.
AMSTERDAM WAS DETERMINED AS A ‘RISKY AREA’
At the joint press conference he held with Amsterdam Police Department and prosecutor’s office officials, Halsema announced that the entire city was designated as a “risky area” in terms of security.
Halsema announced that all demonstrations, including the weekend, were banned in the Amsterdam and Amstelveen region from noon onwards, as part of a series of new measures that also gave the police the authority to conduct preventive searches.
EXTRA AUTHORITY TO THE POLICE
It was stated in the statement that the new regulation gave the police the authority to preventive searches of suspicious people, and that the ban on demonstrations and the ban on clothing that covers faces would be implemented throughout the weekend.
“There are still Maccabi fans in the city. We want the city to be safe for them, for Amsterdammers and for Jewish residents,” Halsema said. he said.
Stating that the events “damaged Amsterdam’s reputation”, Halsema said, “We do not give a good image internationally. I expect all Amsterdammers to unite around our Jewish community.” made his assessment.
POLICE PURSUE DEMONSTRators
Amsterdam Police Chief Peter Holla stated that they had been preparing for the match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv for weeks and said, “800 police officers were assigned, which is an extraordinarily high number by Amsterdam standards.” he said.
“EXTRAORDINARY NUMBER OF POLICE HAS BEEN ASSIGNED”
Amsterdam Police Chief Peter Holla stated that they had been preparing for the match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv for weeks and said, “800 police officers were assigned, which is an extraordinarily high number by Amsterdam standards.” he said.
Amsterdam Chief Public Prosecutor Rene de Beukelaer stated that a special team was established to investigate the incidents and that their photographs would be shared with the public to quickly identify and capture the perpetrators.
De Beukelaer noted that 10 of the 62 people detained since last night, 2 of whom were under the age of 18, were arrested “on suspicion of public violence against groups”.
Amsterdam Chief Public Prosecutor stated that the other people who were released were detained on charges of insult and using fireworks.
On the other hand, Amsterdam police announced that 5 people were injured in the incidents.
PHONE FROM THE KING OF THE NETHERLANDS TO ISRAELI PRESIDENT HERZOG
It was reported that Dutch King Willem-Alexander spoke on the phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog after the attacks on Israeli football fans.
In a statement made by the Government Information Office, the King said: “We cannot turn a blind eye to antisemitic behavior on our streets. Our history has taught us how intimidation goes from bad to worse and produces terrible consequences.” He was reported to have used the following expressions:
Source: AA