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Tijn (15) was recruited for a bomb attack via Snapchat: 'They threatened him severely'

Tijn (15) was recruited for a bomb attack via Snapchat: 'They threatened him severely'

A 15-year-old boy from Amsterdam was recruited via Snapchat to detonate an explosive at a residence in the Bollenstreek. The incident caused significant damage and has left the boy's family in shock after he was reportedly coerced and threatened into committing the act.

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

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