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20-year-old arrested in the Netherlands over suspected attack plans
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Capelle aan den IJssel in the Netherlands last week.
He is suspected of threatening a terrorist attack and preparing one.
A caller told police he wanted to cause as many casualties as possible, and said he may have named a specific target.
Authorities have not disclosed what that target might be.
Police found a sword, two knives and an air gun during a search of his home, and seized laptops and mobile phones.
A judge ordered him held for two more weeks after he appeared in court on Friday.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the case.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Capelle aan den IJssel in the Netherlands on suspicion of threatening and preparing a terrorist attack.
Authorities said a report about the man came to police last Monday.
The caller said the suspect wanted to carry out an attack and cause as many victims as possible.
The suspect was also said to have named a possible target, which authorities have not identified.
A search found a sword, two knives and an air gun, while laptops and mobile phones were seized.
A judge ordered the man held in pre-trial detention for two more weeks as investigators continue their inquiry.
- Who
- A 20-year-old man from Capelle aan den IJssel.
- What
- He was arrested on suspicion of threatening and preparing a terrorist attack.
- When
- Last week; the report came in on Monday, and he appeared before a judge on Friday.
- Where
- Capelle aan den IJssel, the Netherlands.
- Why
- A caller reported that he had said he wanted to carry out an attack and cause as many victims as possible.
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Police received a report about the man, and he was arrested the same day.
The man appeared before an investigating judge, who ordered him held for two more weeks.
- Suspect
- 20-year-old man from Capelle aan den IJssel
- Arrest
- Last week, on the day police received a report
- Items found
- A sword, two knives and an air gun
- Detention
- Two more weeks in pre-trial detention
What people are saying
wanted to carry out an attack and make as many victims as possible








