Military police probe anonymous threat to Dutch airport | Inquirer

Military police probe anonymous threat to Dutch airport

/ 10:27 PM November 17, 2016

Rotterdam The Hague Airport

File photo view of the runway of the Rotterdam The Hague Airport —Photo from YouTube account of the airport

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Military police have launched an investigation at a Dutch airport based on an anonymous threat.

Police said in a statement that the investigation was initiated at Rotterdam The Hague Airport on Thursday “as a result of an anonymous report to police of a possible threat.”

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Dutch broadcaster NOS showed armed officers guarding a road leading to the airport early Thursday afternoon.

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Military police spokesman Steven Comba tells The Associated Press that the force “is carrying out an investigation,” but declined to give more details.

A representative for the airport was not immediately available to comment. Flights to and from the small regional airport appeared not to be affected by the investigation.

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Police say “extra visible and invisible security measures” have been put in place.

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