Chemicaliënvondst Neukirchen indicates assessment

The chemicals found recently in Neukirchen-Vluyn, just across the border with Venlo, were probably intended for an attack.

Agents found a significant amount of raw materials in the garage of a 24-year-old two weeks ago, with which bombs could be made. In fact, they were looking for stolen goods, barred from burglaries.

Large scale research has led to four arrests so far. Three of the suspects are still stuck. Whether more suspicion is to be expected, did not want to say justice. Nor did she make any announcements about any political backgrounds.