Tight security measures at Amsterdam airport after terrorist threat

Tight security measures at Amsterdam airport after terrorist threat

Dutch security authorities have taken additional measures this morning at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, after receiving information about possible terrorist attacks, according to reports from the military police. And believes Schiphol Airport, which is 16 kilometers from the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, a large number of international flights, and crossed about fifty million people a year.

The mayor of the area, which boasts one of the largest airports in Europe, in a statement, that "the mayor and the commander of the military force and military police in Harlmimir decided in coordination with the Dutch agencies to combat terrorism, to take additional measures in the Schiphol Airport and around it."

The statement pointed out that it is still possible to get to the airport and the flight continued. In a statement to AFP, Marlos Dareder spokeswoman for the Dutch military police said, that "Schiphol is safe enough to ensure the trips."

Dutch radio and official Allvzizun Authority reported that the anti-terrorism agencies took seriously the information it has received and which did not explain the nature.

Municipal authorities and stated that "this signal fall under the threat assessment at the national level, which is considered strong since 2013. As with other regions in the Netherlands, entered into force additional measures at Schiphol. This is what is also happening in other European airports."

Military police were searching cars, and this is what has led to congestion in the direction of the airport, as I mentioned radio and television Dutchmen.

The airport reported devices on Twitter "We advise travelers and passengers to allocate more time to rush to the airport."
Dareder said that additional measures would continue "as long as they are needed."