No explosives, just clothing found in abandoned suitcases at Haarlem station
Haarlem station was evacuated Tuesday morning after two abandoned suitcases raised suspicions of explosives, leading to a temporary halt in train traffic. Authorities later discovered only clothing in the bags and arrested three Polish men on suspicion of disturbing the public order.
On Tuesday morning, Haarlem station was evacuated and cordoned off after two unattended suitcases sparked concerns regarding potential explosives. Authorities halted train traffic for approximately two hours while investigations were conducted. It was later determined that the bags contained only clothing, posing no threat to the public.
Three Polish men, aged 37, 37, and 62, were arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of disturbing public order. The suspects, who have no permanent residence in the Netherlands, were identified near the luggage before leaving it behind. They currently remain in police custody for questioning as investigators work to determine their relationship and individual roles in the events that led to the security alert.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
