THE HAGUE - Police arrested a 26-year-old man on Wednesday evening on suspicion of making threats regarding the municipality of The Hague. The City Hall complex on the Spui in The Hague was visibly under extra police protection on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the unspecified threat.
The man has no fixed place of residence or abode. He turned himself in at the police station. A police spokesperson was unable to provide details about the threat, or who or what was threatened. The man was expected to be questioned Wednesday evening or Thursday.
Prior to the arrest, police said they knew the identity of the suspect. Regional news website Regio15 reported that the suspect is someone who has an ongoing conflict with the municipality, and said in a threatening manner that he would resolve the issue in person.
However, police were not willing to reveal many details due to the ongoing investigation. Officers present have been seen wearing bulletproof vests. Regio15 also reported that people who match the suspect's profile were being screened this week.
The City Hall complex was only accessible through the main entrance on Tuesday and Wednesday, said a spokesperson for the municipality. Due to the winter holiday period, many employees have not yet returned to work.