paroolSep 25, 2026, 11:57

Suspicious package at Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam, bomb squad on site

Authorities investigated a suspicious package at the Public Prosecution Service building in Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon. The bomb squad determined that the object was not an explosive, and no arrests were made.

Police in Amsterdam were alerted at 1:05 PM regarding a suspicious package discovered inside the Public Prosecution Service building. In response, members of the explosive ordnance disposal team were dispatched to the location to investigate the item. After a thorough inspection, authorities confirmed that the package did not contain any explosives. Police officials have declined to provide further details regarding what was actually inside the package.

While the building did not require a full evacuation, staff members inside the premises were relocated to different areas as a precaution. During the investigation, authorities prohibited anyone from entering the building to ensure public safety. No suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, and the situation was resolved without further disruption to operations.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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