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Saturday, 29 December 2018 - 11:28

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Terrorism suspects caught in Rotterdam

Four people were arrested in Rotterdam on Saturday morning under suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack. Evidence collection was underway at the locations where the suspects were caught, authorities said.

Police did not immediately reveal what the planned attack entailed.

Specialist arrest teams were joined by Rotterdam police in the initial capture. The Public Prosecutor's office is now running the ensuing investigation.

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