Breaking news: It was announced that many people were taken hostage in a cafe in the city of Ede in the east of the Netherlands. It was learned by the police that 150 residences in the surrounding area were evacuated.
“THERE IS NO SIGN OF A TERRORIST CAUSE CURRENTLY”
Dutch police said in their statement: “Approximately 150 houses are being evacuated in Ede. Citizens are taken care of. A hostage situation involving multiple people is ongoing in a building in the center. We know there are many questions about why. “There is no indication of a terrorist motive at this time,” he said.
The police called on the people of the region to stay away from the scene and announced that train services in the region were stopped. (DHA/IHA)
On the other hand, it was learned that a person with weapons and explosives was mentioned during the hostage crisis in the Netherlands.
“LAW ENFORCEMENT FORCES ARE TRYING TO NEGOTIATE”
On the other hand, Güldener Sonumut, who conveyed the developments in the region in the NTV live broadcast, said, “There are a lot of people inside, but no information was given about the number of hostages. As a precaution, the houses in the area were evacuated. Both special forces and special operations are in the area. It is not known whether there is a bomb inside, but it was stated that there were armed people. So far, the police are acting with the assumption that this action is not caused by a terrorist act. Despite everything, extensive security measures have been taken in the region. Law enforcement forces are trying to negotiate. However, they are still on edge. Because there is a market right next to it, there is also a density. An “As of now, there has been no loss of life. No official statement has been made as to why they were taken hostage.” said.
