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DUTCH POLICE have arrested a man after parts of Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport were evacuated earlier this morning following a bomb threat.
An airport spokesman said two departure halls have been evacuated, and police are investigating the threat which was received earlier this morning.
A statement posted on the airport’s website said a suspect had been arrested, and that the security alert was continuing.
The areas remain sealed off while the Royal Military Police examine the scene.
A significant number of inbound flights have been delayed, while a smaller number of outbound flights have also been affected.
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Backwards? Not really, it makes the whole process much faster and less stressful IMO, the only downside is the fact that you can’t take water etc. past security and you don’t have any opportunity to get anything after. Other than that small thing I think their security works, makes it less stressful for us and easier for them to spot suspicious effers like mr bomby. IMHO
Literally just made it back from there a couple of hours ago. We only made our flight by the skin of our teeth. Loads of bags were taken off the plane we were on for all the people stranded on the other side of passport control. The bomb word is certainly not what you want to be hearing moments before take off.
Their security seems backwards you only go through the body scan / liquid check / bag scan just before you board rather than before you get to duty free & waiting area so this could be a legitimate threat
Actually the security is top notch there, the moment you walk in the door you’re on camera. As far as I’m aware 90% of the security there goes un-noticed but if something isn’t lookin in order the police are on the scene within seconds. I’ve witnessed this. It’s also a train and bus station so they’re pretty locked down.
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