Two Amsterdammers arrested for incident at toy store on Abraham Staalmanplein
Police arrested two teenagers after an unexploded device was discovered at a shop on Abraham Staalmanplein in Amsterdam, leading to the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. This incident follows two previous explosive attacks on the same store, which had already been ordered to close for six months by the mayor.
On the night of July 26, residents of roughly twenty apartments at Abraham Staalmanplein in Amsterdam were evacuated after an unexploded device was found at a local toy and clothing store. Two male suspects, aged 13 and 16, were arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred just days after two other explosives detonated at the same location. Following those previous attacks, Mayor Halsema ordered the shop closed for six months.
Authorities are currently investigating the motive behind the repeated targeting of the store and whether the recently apprehended teenagers are linked to the earlier blasts. While the 13-year-old remains in custody, the 16-year-old has been released pending further investigation. The police have expressed grave concern regarding the risks these incidents pose to the community and are urging residents to provide any information that could assist in identifying those responsible.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
