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Major police operation on Muntplein, area cordoned off

Major police operation on Muntplein, area cordoned off

Police cordoned off a large area around Muntplein in central Amsterdam on Tuesday afternoon following reports of possible criminal activity in a residence on the Singel. Specialized units, including the DSI, were deployed with drones and police dogs while the specific nature of the incident remains under investigation.

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