on the roads around Schiphol Saturday morning long waiting times, people report in the files of the Associated Press . the traffic is stuck on a section of the A4 motorway. the ramps leading to the airport were closed.

According to bystanders are being ‘based on the Law on Weapons and Ammunition’ detailed checks carried out by the Royal military Police. also, the station is added control visible.

Terror Threat

A spokesman for the NCTV can not comment on the nature of the ‘signal’. He says the measures ,, are taken as a precaution ‘. According to a spokeswoman for the military police, there are extra patrols at the airport.

Travelers who already have the check, notify Telegraaf.nl that their car has been completely searched. On Twitter to see are images of people getting out of the car with their suitcases and go on foot to make up for their flight. The VID advises travelers to plan enough time.



Large crowds

In the months of July and August is very busy at the airport by the many holiday traffic. This summer will be processed over 10 million passengers.

Security

The additional measures are visible and visitors will these brands, represents the municipality of Haarlemmermeer. Furthermore, the presence of security has been intensified. There is taken a number of steps invisible.

According to the municipality of the airport and the area around it remain accessible and can continue all operations. ,, With the additional measures put in front of the safety of passengers and employees. ”



Triangle

The so-called triangle (Mayor, Chief and Royal Military / police) of Haarlemmermeer in consultation with the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) decided to take action.

According to the municipality will this signal ,, within the national threat assessment, which is substantially since 2013. As in the rest of the Netherlands is therefore extra vigilance at Schiphol. That also applies to other European airports. There are additional measures is needed in some cases. The measures at and around Schiphol must be seen in this perspective ”