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All 218 protesters arrested at Microsoft data center released

All 218 protesters arrested at a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam-West have been released following their detention for trespassing and vandalism. Microsoft has filed formal complaints against the activists, who were part of two environmental groups and allegedly damaged property and stole items during the demonstration.

Following a protest at the construction site of a Microsoft data center in Amsterdam-West yesterday, all 218 detained demonstrators have been released. Police arrested the group, which was associated with the activist organizations Geef Tegengas and Fossielvrij, after they allegedly bypassed agreed-upon protest areas to enter the site forcefully. Authorities reported that the individuals caused damage to the property and were found in possession of items believed to have been stolen from the construction site.

Law enforcement officials stated that the demonstrators violated terms regarding the protest location and were equipped with tools intended to facilitate unauthorized access. During the incident, one police officer sustained minor injuries, though specific details regarding the officer's condition were not disclosed. Microsoft has filed formal criminal complaints against the participants for trespassing, vandalism, and burglary. While most individuals were processed quickly, one person remained in custody overnight before being released today.

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