Monday, June 27, 2016

Amsterdam takes measures around festival Sensation after ‘signal’ – NU.nl

Reported that the city of Amsterdam Monday. What this signal exactly is not clear and there is no statement about it.

The signal would fit within the national threat assessment, which is substantially since 2013.

The measures were discussed with the Amsterdam Arena for Saturday, July 2nd the event takes place. The National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) has also been closely involved by letting in the consultation of the triangle and supports the decision to make the event go with the extra measures, a spokesman says.

All visitors entering the stadium will be searched and the area around it is additionally checked. Also, it can not be parked under the stadium.

According to the triangle is not the first time that “there is such a signal aimed at Amsterdam.” “It is a reality that have to deal with all major cities in Europe at the moment.” Therefore apply extra vigilance at major events and required additional measures in some cases. The measures in and around the ArenA should be seen in this perspective. “

The Municipality, the Public Prosecutor (OM) and the police find that everyday life in the capital should as much as possible continue and that people should not be guided by signals of threat. With the additional measures, the triangle will the party as safely as possible.

Sensation is held every year since 2000 in the ArenA. This year’s theme is Angels and Demons. Visitors should come in black or white clothes this year

Video: The threat level in the Netherlands

By: NU.nl/ANP

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